Motley County, Texas
Motley County: county in Texas, United States
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Motley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,210. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,185 inhabitants. Its county seat is Matador. The county was created 150 years ago in 1875.
County Snapshot
Motley County at a glance
Motley 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
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MatadorPopulation 605
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Quick Facts about Motley County
| Population | 1,185 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2564 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0741,-100.7798 |
| Altitude | 2,336 feet / 712 meters |
| Capital | Matador |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:49:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -2.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Motley County is located at 34°4'27"N 100°46'47"W (34.0740900, -100.7798300). It has 7 neighbors: Briscoe County, Cottle County, Crosby County, Dickens County, Floyd County, Hall County and King County.
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The largest city of Motley County is Matador with a population of 605. Other cities include and Roaring Springs population 228. See all Motley County cities & populated places.
Motley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Motley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Matador | 605 | A city in Motley County, Texas |
| Roaring Springs | 228 | Human settlement in Motley County, Texas, United States of America |
Official website of Motley County
Official Website- Matador
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Motley County decreased by 2.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,210 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,200 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,197 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,192 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,149 | -3.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,146 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,170 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,226 | 4.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,232 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,200 | -2.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,185 | -1.27% | estimation process |
People born in Motley County (2)
People born in Motley County, including American-football player Warren E. Tilson, cowgirl, rodeo rider Dude Barton, .
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|---|---|---|
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