Cottle County, Texas

Cottle County: county in Texas, United States

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Cottle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,505 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,363 inhabitants. Its county seat is Paducah. The county was created 134 years ago in 1891.

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Quick Facts about Cottle County

Population 1,363 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Texas (United States)
Area 2335 km2
Water as percent of area 0.1%
Land as percent of area 99.9%
Latitude & Longitude 34.0777,-100.2787
Named for George Washington Cottle
Altitude 1,900 feet / 579 meters
Capital Paducah
Establishment January 01, 1892
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 12:58:55 (17th April 2026)
Density 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.42% (2010-2020)
Weather 94℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

Cottle County is located at 34°4'40"N 100°16'43"W (34.0776500, -100.2787400). It has 7 neighbors: Foard County, Hardeman County, Childress County, Dickens County, Hall County, King County and Motley County.

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The largest city of Cottle County is Paducah with a population of 1,064. . See all Cottle County cities & populated places.

Cottle County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cottle County.

City Name Population Title
Paducah 1,064 Town in Texas, USA

Weather

94°F
Partly Sunny
15 to 25 mph SSW Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

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Official website of Cottle County

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  • Paducah

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Cottle County decreased by 10.42% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,505 - census
2011 1,507 0.13% estimation process
2012 1,485 -1.48% estimation process
2013 1,442 -2.98% estimation process
2014 1,429 -0.91% estimation process
2015 1,439 0.69% estimation process
2016 1,402 -2.64% estimation process
2017 1,375 -1.96% estimation process
2018 1,382 0.51% estimation process
2019 1,398 1.14% estimation process
2020 1,363 -2.57% estimation process
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