Callahan County, Texas
Callahan County: county in Texas, United States
About
Callahan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,544 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,110 inhabitants. Its county seat is Baird. The county was created 149 years ago in 1876.
County Snapshot
Callahan County at a glance
Callahan County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Open related pagesLargest city
ClydePopulation 3,881
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Quick Facts about Callahan County
| Population | 14,110 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2334 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2977,-99.3735 |
| Named for | James Hughes Callahan |
| Altitude | 1,827 feet / 557 meters |
| Capital | Baird |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:58:53 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Callahan County is located at 32°17'52"N 99°22'25"W (32.2976600, -99.3734900). It has 6 neighbors: Brown County, Coleman County, Eastland County, Jones County, Shackelford County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Callahan County is Clyde with a population of 3,881. Other cities include, Baird population 1,496, Cross Plains population 997 and Putnam population 96. See all Callahan County cities & populated places.
Callahan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Callahan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde | 3,881 | City in Callahan County, Texas, United States |
| Baird | 1,496 | City in Texas, USA |
| Cross Plains | 997 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Putnam | 96 | Town in Texas, United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 5...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Callahan County
Official Website- Baird
Demographics
The population of Callahan County increased by 4.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,544 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,511 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,488 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,502 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,505 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,589 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,789 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,968 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,990 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,943 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,110 | 1.18% | estimation process |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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