Ector County, Texas
Ector County: County in Texas, United States
About
Ector County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 137,130 and a population density of 59 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 167,701 inhabitants. Its county seat is Odessa. The county was created 132 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Ector County
| Population : | 167,701 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Ector |
| Area : | 2335 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Mathew Ector |
| Altitude : | 3,031 feet / 924 meters |
| Capital : | Odessa |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:28:13 (8th June 2023) |
| Density : | 72 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 18.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ector County is located at 31°52'9"N 102°32'34"W (31.8691600, -102.5427600). It has 5 neighbors: Andrews County, Crane County, Upton County, Ward County and Winkler County.
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The largest city of Ector County is Odessa with a population of 125,413. Other cities include and Goldsmith population 277. See all Ector County cities & populated places.
Ector County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Ector County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 125,413 | City in Ector County, Texas, United States |
| West Odessa | 22,707 | Census designated place |
| Goldsmith | 277 | City in Ector County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Ector County
Ector County has 5 neighbours.
- Andrews County county in Texas, United States
- Crane County county in Texas, United States
- Upton County county in Texas, United States
- Ward County county in Texas, United States
- Winkler County county in Texas, United States
- Odessa
Demographics
The population of Ector County increased by 18.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 137,130 | - | census |
| 2011 | 139,642 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 144,495 | 3.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 149,656 | 3.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 154,588 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 159,903 | 3.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 157,858 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 156,951 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 161,960 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 166,223 | 2.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 167,701 | 0.88% | 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 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| 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 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
