Lynn County, Texas

Lynn County: county in Texas, United States

About

Lynn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,915 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,025 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tahoka. The county was created 150 years ago in 1875.

Lynn County locator map
Location of Lynn County on Texas map.

County Snapshot

Lynn County at a glance

Lynn County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Lynn County

Population 6,025 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Texas (United States)
Area 2314 km2
Water as percent of area 0.2%
Land as percent of area 99.8%
Latitude & Longitude 33.1768,-101.8161
Altitude 3,117 feet / 950 meters
Capital Tahoka
Establishment January 01, 1876
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 02:48:52 (19th April 2026)
Density 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.83% (2010-2020)
Weather 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Lynn county courthouse 2009 image
Lynn county courthouse 2009 image

Geography

Lynn County is located at 33°10'37"N 101°48'58"W (33.1768200, -101.8161200). It has 7 neighbors: Borden County, Crosby County, Dawson County, Garza County, Hockley County, Lubbock County and Terry County.

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The largest city of Lynn County is Tahoka with a population of 2,665. Other cities include, O'Donnell population 847 and New Home population 375. See all Lynn County cities & populated places.

Lynn County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Tahoka 2,665 City in Texas, USA
O'Donnell 847 City in Texas, United States
New Home 375 City in Texas, U.

Weather

72°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph S Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

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Official website of Lynn County

Official Website
  • Tahoka

Demographics

The population of Lynn County increased by 1.83% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,915 - census
2011 5,886 -0.49% estimation process
2012 5,796 -1.55% estimation process
2013 5,728 -1.19% estimation process
2014 5,798 1.21% estimation process
2015 5,746 -0.9% estimation process
2016 5,775 0.5% estimation process
2017 5,832 0.98% estimation process
2018 5,848 0.27% estimation process
2019 5,951 1.73% estimation process
2020 6,025 1.23% estimation process
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