Childress County, Texas
Childress County: county in Texas, United States
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Childress County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,041 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,143 inhabitants. Its county seat is Childress. The county was created 139 years ago in 1886.
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Childress County at a glance
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Quick Facts about Childress County
| Population | 7,143 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 1848 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5292,-100.2076 |
| Named for | George Childress |
| Altitude | 1,749 feet / 533 meters |
| Capital | Childress |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:40:19 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Childress County is located at 34°31'45"N 100°12'27"W (34.5292000, -100.2075700). It has 5 neighbors: Harmon County, Hardeman County, Collingsworth County, Cottle County and Hall County.
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The largest city of Childress County is Childress with a population of 5,902. . See all Childress County cities & populated places.
Childress County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Childress County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Childress | 5,902 | City in Childress County, Texas, United States |
Official website of Childress County
Official Website- Childress
Demographics
The population of Childress County increased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,041 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,027 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,100 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,055 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,196 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,169 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,204 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,269 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,315 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,306 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,143 | -2.28% | 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 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
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| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |