Wise County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,084 inhabitants. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856. Its county seat is Decatur.
There are 1 city/town in Wise County, TX. The largest city of Wise County is Newark with a population of 1,251.
Located in north Texas, Wise County offers small-town living with rich history and natural charm. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Wise County:
Decatur
Decatur is the largest city and county seat of Wise County with a population around 6,000 residents. It was established in the mid-1800s and has preserved its historic square downtown which hosts events and has shops and eateries.
Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a rural city along the Wise-Jack county line with about 6,000 residents. It was settled in the mid-1800s and later became an outpost for cattlemen. Bridgeport has historic buildings and charming main street shops.
New Fairview
New Fairview is a small rural town with around 1,000 residents. It was established in 1878 by settlers drawn to the area's open prairie land. New Fairview has antique stores downtown.
Aurora
Aurora is a small city along Highway 114 with approximately 800 residents. It was founded in the late 1800s as a farming community. The downtown has historic buildings, shops, and eateries.
Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay sits on the shores of Lake Bridgeport and serves as a popular getaway spot. It has around 1,500 permanent residents but draws more in summers for the lake.
Other Wise County towns include Boyd, Paradise, Newark, Rhome, and Chico. With its cowboy culture and proximity to the DFW metroplex, Wise County offers scenic country living.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Newark | City in Texas, United States | 1,251 |