Val Verde County, Texas

Val Verde County: County in Texas, United States

About

Val Verde County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,879 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,028 inhabitants. Its county seat is Del Rio. The county was created 139 years ago in 1884.

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Val Verde County is located in southwest Texas along the border with Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,025 making it the 43rd most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Del Rio.

History

Early history

The county was established in 1885 and named after the Val Verde battlefield in the Civil War. Del Rio was founded that year and quickly became the county seat.

20th century

The economy was driven by agriculture and ranching early on. In the 1950s, Laughlin Air Force Base opened, bringing growth.

Economy

Military

The economy relies heavily on Laughlin Air Force Base, which provides thousands of jobs.

Tourism

Lake Amistad National Recreation Area attracts many visitors for fishing, boating, and camping. Del Rio sees lots of cross-border shoppers from Mexico.

Agriculture

Ranching and crop farming are still important economic activities. The main crops are pecans, hay, and wheat.

Attractions

Top attractions are:

  • Amistad National Recreation Area - activities on the large reservoir
  • Val Verde County Museum in Del Rio
  • Seminole Canyon State Park - ancient Native American rock art

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Val Verde County locator map
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Quick Facts about Val Verde County

Population : 49,028 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Twitter username : valverdecounty
Area : 8372 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.7%
Land as percent of area : 97.3%
Named for : Battle of Valverde
Altitude : 1,686 feet / 514 meters
Capital : Del Rio
Establishment : January 01, 1885
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 20:59:00 (21st December 2024)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.3% (2010-2020)
Val Verde County Courthouse in Del Rio TX DSCN1423 image
Val Verde County Courthouse in Del Rio TX DSCN1423
Val Verde County Courthouse in Del Rio TX DSCN1423 image
Val Verde County Courthouse in Del Rio TX DSCN1423 image

Geography

Val Verde County is located at 29°53'35"N 101°9'6"W (29.8929600, -101.1517200). It has 5 neighbors: Terrell County, Edwards County, Crockett County, Kinney County and Sutton County.

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The largest city of Val Verde County is Del Rio with a population of 35,722. . See all Val Verde County cities & populated places.

Val Verde County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Val Verde County.

City Name Population Title
Del Rio 35,722 City in Texas, USA
Cienegas Terrace 3,424 Census designated place
Val Verde Park 2,384 Census designated place

Val Verde County has 5 neighbours.

  • Del Rio

Demographics

The population of Val Verde County increased by 0.3% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 48,879 - census
2011 48,972 0.19% estimation process
2012 48,976 0.01% estimation process
2013 49,044 0.14% estimation process
2014 48,845 -0.41% estimation process
2015 48,891 0.09% estimation process
2016 48,911 0.04% estimation process
2017 49,028 0.24% estimation process
2018 48,988 -0.08% estimation process
2019 49,025 0.08% estimation process
2020 49,028 0.01% estimation process

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