Aransas County, Texas
Aransas County: county in Texas, United States
About
Aransas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,158 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,814 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rockport. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Aransas County at a glance
Aransas County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
RockportPopulation 10,847
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Aransas County
| Population | 23,814 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 1367 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 52% |
| Land as percent of area | 48% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.0150,-97.0738 |
| Named for | Aransas Bay |
| Capital | Rockport |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:10:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Aransas County is located at 28°0'54"N 97°4'26"W (28.0150100, -97.0738200). It has 4 neighbors: Calhoun County, Nueces County, Refugio County and San Patricio County.
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The largest city of Aransas County is Rockport with a population of 10,847. Other cities include and Fulton population 1,480. See all Aransas County cities & populated places.
Aransas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aransas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockport | 10,847 | Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas. |
| Fulton | 1,480 | Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 9 to 1...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Aransas County
Official Website- Rockport
Demographics
The population of Aransas County increased by 2.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,158 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,216 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,459 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,889 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,566 | 2.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,800 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,162 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,392 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,446 | -8.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,510 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,814 | 1.28% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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