Mitchell County, Texas
Mitchell County: county in Texas, United States
About
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,403 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,202 inhabitants. Its county seat is Colorado City. The county was created 145 years ago in 1880.
County Snapshot
Mitchell County at a glance
Mitchell County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Texas counties
254
Open related pagesLargest city
Colorado CityPopulation 3,857
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Mitchell County
| Population | 8,202 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County |
| Area | 2372 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.3062,-100.9212 |
| Capital | Colorado City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:23:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mitchell County is located at 32°18'22"N 100°55'16"W (32.3062100, -100.9212300). It has 7 neighbors: Borden County, Coke County, Fisher County, Howard County, Nolan County, Scurry County and Sterling County.
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The largest city of Mitchell County is Colorado City with a population of 3,857. Other cities include and Loraine population 567. See all Mitchell County cities & populated places.
Mitchell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado City | 3,857 | City in Mitchell County, Texas |
| Loraine | 567 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Mitchell County
Official Website- Colorado City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mitchell County decreased by 14.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,403 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,396 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,329 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,999 | -3.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,070 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,856 | -2.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,474 | -4.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,215 | -3.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,525 | 3.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,545 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,202 | -4.18% | estimation process |
People born in Mitchell County (4)
People born in Mitchell County, including actor Tom Forman, football player Don Menasco, gridiron football player Don Narrell, .
More notable people
- Les Cranfill he was born in 01/01/1899
Other places with the same name (4)
- Mitchell County, Georgia county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 21,602 people.
- Mitchell County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 14,881 people.
- Mitchell County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 10,647 people.
- Mitchell County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,879 people.
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 |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |