Culberson County, Texas
Culberson County: county in Texas, United States
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Culberson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,398. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,149 inhabitants. Its county seat is Van Horn. The county was created 114 years ago in 1911.
County Snapshot
Culberson County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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Texas counties
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Van HornPopulation 1,856
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Quick Facts about Culberson County
| Population | 2,149 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 9875 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.4472,-104.5174 |
| Named for | David B. Culberson |
| Altitude | 5,282 feet / 1610 meters |
| Capital | Van Horn |
| Establishment | January 01, 1912 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:53:36 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -11.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Culberson County is located at 31°26'50"N 104°31'3"W (31.4471600, -104.5174200). It has 5 neighbors: Jeff Davis County, Eddy County, Otero County, Hudspeth County and Reeves County.
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The largest city of Culberson County is Van Horn with a population of 1,856. . See all Culberson County cities & populated places.
Culberson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Culberson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Van Horn | 1,856 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Culberson County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Culberson County decreased by 11.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,398 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,393 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,316 | -3.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,306 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,282 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,254 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,220 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,230 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,194 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,171 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,149 | -1.02% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
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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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