Willacy County, Texas
Willacy County: County in Texas, United States
About
Willacy County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,134 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,161 inhabitants. Its county seat is Raymondville. The county was created 113 years ago in 1910.
Quick Facts about Willacy County
| Population : | 21,161 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2031 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 25% |
| Land as percent of area : | 75% |
| Named for : | John G. Willacy |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital : | Raymondville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1911 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:59:30 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willacy County is located at 26°28'37"N 97°35'31"W (26.4770100, -97.5918200). It has 2 neighbors: Cameron County and Kenedy County.
Willacy County map
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The largest city of Willacy County is Raymondville with a population of 10,767. Other cities include, Lyford population 2,513 and San Perlita population 552. See all Willacy County cities & populated places.
Willacy County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Willacy County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raymondville | 10,767 | City in Texas, United States |
| Lyford | 2,513 | City in Willacy County, Texas, United States |
| Lasara | 1,039 | Census designated place |
| San Perlita | 552 | City in Willacy County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Willacy County
Willacy County has 2 neighbours.
- Cameron County county in Texas, United States
- Kenedy County county in Texas, United States
- Raymondville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Willacy County decreased by 4.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,134 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,167 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,208 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,019 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,935 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,863 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,761 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,508 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,450 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,358 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,161 | -0.93% | estimation process |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
