Yoakum County, Texas
Yoakum County: County in Texas, United States
About
Yoakum County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,879 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,702 inhabitants. Its county seat is Plains. The county was created 147 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Yoakum County
Population : | 8,702 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Different from : | Yoakum |
Area : | 2072 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0% |
Land as percent of area : | 100% |
Named for : | Henderson King Yoakum |
Altitude : | 3,665 feet / 1117 meters |
Capital : | Plains |
Establishment : | November 11, 1876 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 18:52:10 (31st October 2024) |
Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 9.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Yoakum County is located at 33°10'23"N 102°49'40"W (33.1729700, -102.8278000). It has 5 neighbors: Lea County, Cochran County, Gaines County, Hockley County and Terry County.
Yoakum County map
The largest city of Yoakum County is Plains with a population of 1,616. . See all Yoakum County cities & populated places.
Yoakum County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yoakum County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Denver City | 4,883 | Town in Texas, United States |
Plains | 1,616 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Yoakum County
Yoakum County has 5 neighbours.
- Lea County county in New Mexico, United States
- Cochran County county in Texas, United States
- Gaines County county in Texas, United States
- Hockley County county in Texas, United States
- Terry County county in Texas, United States
- Plains
Demographics
The population of Yoakum County increased by 9.46% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,879 | - | census |
2011 | 7,971 | 1.15% | estimation process |
2012 | 8,055 | 1.04% | estimation process |
2013 | 8,222 | 2.03% | estimation process |
2014 | 8,398 | 2.1% | estimation process |
2015 | 8,644 | 2.85% | estimation process |
2016 | 8,652 | 0.09% | estimation process |
2017 | 8,557 | -1.11% | estimation process |
2018 | 8,590 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2019 | 8,713 | 1.41% | estimation process |
2020 | 8,702 | -0.13% | 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 |