Cochran County, Texas
Cochran County: county in Texas, United States
About
Cochran County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,127 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,897 inhabitants. Its county seat is Morton. The county was created 150 years ago in 1875.
County Snapshot
Cochran County at a glance
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WhitefacePopulation 423
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Quick Facts about Cochran County
| Population | 2,897 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2008 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6041,-102.8285 |
| Altitude | 3,786 feet / 1154 meters |
| Capital | Morton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:51:06 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cochran County is located at 33°36'15"N 102°49'42"W (33.6041400, -102.8284600). It has 6 neighbors: Lea County, Bailey County, Hockley County, Lamb County, Terry County and Yoakum County.
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The largest city of Cochran County is Whiteface with a population of 423. . See all Cochran County cities & populated places.
Cochran County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cochran County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteface | 423 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Cochran County
Official Website- Morton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cochran County decreased by 7.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,127 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,082 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,028 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,009 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,945 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,977 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,921 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,853 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,831 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,853 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,897 | 1.52% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
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| 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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| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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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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