Bosque County, Texas
Bosque County: County in Texas, United States
About
Bosque County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,212 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,603 inhabitants. Its county seat is Meridian. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Bosque County
| Population : | 18,603 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2597 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.34% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.66% |
| Named for : | Bosque River |
| Altitude : | 722 feet / 220 meters |
| Capital : | Meridian |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 17:26:53 (17th May 2025) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bosque County is located at 31°54'1"N 97°38'4"W (31.9004000, -97.6343500). It has 6 neighbors: Coryell County, Erath County, Hamilton County, Johnson County, McLennan County and Somervell County.
Bosque County map
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The largest city of Bosque County is Clifton with a population of 3,410. Other cities include, Meridian population 1,502, Valley Mills population 1,171, Morgan population 511 and Iredell population 340. See all Bosque County cities & populated places.
Bosque County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bosque County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 3,410 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America |
| Meridian | 1,502 | City in Texas, USA |
| Valley Mills | 1,171 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States |
| Morgan | 511 | City in Bosque County in central Texas, United States |
| Iredell | 340 | City in Texas, United States |
| Cranfills Gap | 277 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Bosque County
Bosque County has 6 neighbours.
- Coryell County county in Texas, United States
- Erath County county in Texas, United States
- Hamilton County county in Texas, United States
- Johnson County county in Texas, United States
- McLennan County county in Texas, United States
- Somervell County county in Texas, United States
- Meridian
Demographics
The population of Bosque County increased by 2.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,212 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,259 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,126 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,863 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,716 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,864 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,009 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,295 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,629 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,685 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,603 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Bosque County (3)
People born in Bosque County, including United States Marshal Jack Abernathy, judge Arnold Wilson Cowen, musician Foy Willing, .
List
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 |
