Wilbarger County, Texas
Wilbarger County: County in Texas, United States
About
Wilbarger County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,535 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,552 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vernon. The county was created 166 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Wilbarger County
Population : | 12,552 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Area : | 2533 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
Named for : | Josiah P. Wilbarger |
Altitude : | 1,276 feet / 389 meters |
Capital : | Vernon |
Establishment : | February 02, 1858 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 03:53:52 (23rd November 2024) |
Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -7.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilbarger County is located at 34°4'51"N 99°14'28"W (34.0807200, -99.2410800). It has 7 neighbors: Jackson County, Tillman County, Archer County, Baylor County, Foard County, Hardeman County and Wichita County.
Wilbarger County map
The largest city of Wilbarger County is Vernon with a population of 10,138. . See all Wilbarger County cities & populated places.
Wilbarger County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilbarger County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Vernon | 10,138 | City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Wilbarger County
Wilbarger County has 7 neighbours.
- Jackson County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Tillman County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Archer County county in Texas, United States
- Baylor County county in Texas, United States
- Foard County county in Texas, United States
- Hardeman County county in Texas, United States
- Wichita County county in Texas, United States
- Vernon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilbarger County decreased by 7.83% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 13,535 | - | census |
2011 | 13,452 | -0.62% | estimation process |
2012 | 13,289 | -1.23% | estimation process |
2013 | 13,204 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2014 | 12,988 | -1.66% | estimation process |
2015 | 13,055 | 0.51% | estimation process |
2016 | 12,880 | -1.36% | estimation process |
2017 | 12,683 | -1.55% | estimation process |
2018 | 12,777 | 0.74% | estimation process |
2019 | 12,769 | -0.06% | estimation process |
2020 | 12,552 | -1.73% | estimation process |
People born in Wilbarger County (1)
American ornithologist Jessie Maye Smith was born in Wilbarger County
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