Limestone County, Texas
Limestone County: county in Texas, United States
About
Limestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,384 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,340 inhabitants. Its county seat is Groesbeck. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Limestone County at a glance
Limestone County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
MexiaPopulation 7,287
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Quick Facts about Limestone County
| Population | 23,340 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Limestone County |
| Area | 2417 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5455,-96.5805 |
| Named for | limestone |
| Capital | Groesbeck |
| Establishment | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:09:51 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Limestone County is located at 31°32'44"N 96°34'50"W (31.5454600, -96.5805300). It has 6 neighbors: Leon County, Robertson County, Falls County, Freestone County, McLennan County and Navarro County.
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The largest city of Limestone County is Mexia with a population of 7,287. Other cities include, Center population 5,043, Groesbeck population 4,173, Coolidge population 950 and Thornton population 524. See all Limestone County cities & populated places.
Limestone County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Limestone County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mexia | 7,287 | City in Limestone County, Texas, United States |
| Center | 5,043 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
| Groesbeck | 4,173 | City in Texas, United States |
| Coolidge | 950 | Town of the United States |
| Thornton | 524 | Town in Limestone County, Texas |
| Kosse | 463 | Town of the United States |
| Tehuacana | 277 | Ghost town |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Ch...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Limestone County
Official Website- Groesbeck
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Limestone County decreased by 0.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,384 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,591 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,686 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,440 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,529 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,442 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,472 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,391 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,343 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,437 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,340 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Limestone County (4)
People born in Limestone County, including Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader Bob Wills, restaurateur Don the Beachcomber, politician Gib Lewis, .
More notable people
- Woodrow Wilson (American baseball player) he was born in 16/12/1916
Other places with the same name (1)
- Limestone County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 102,228 people.
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|---|---|---|
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