Navarro County, Texas
Navarro County: County in Texas, United States
About
Navarro County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 47,735 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 50,694 inhabitants. Its county seat is Corsicana. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846.
Navarro County is located in north central Texas, about 50 miles south of Dallas. The county seat is Corsicana. With a population around 50,000, Navarro County is a small but vibrant community rooted in Texas history.
History of Navarro County
Navarro County was established in 1846, just after Texas became a state. It is named after José Antonio Navarro, a Tejano leader and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Corsicana was founded in the 1850s and by the late 1800s became an important industrial and agricultural center, known for producing fruit, cotton, and oil. The first Texas oil well drilled west of the Mississippi was located just outside Corsicana.
Economy and Industry in Navarro County
Key elements of Navarro County's economy include:
- Oil and gas production, including pipelines, refineries, and oil field services
- Manufacturing of products like plastic, glass, and metal parts
- Farming and ranching, primarily beef cattle, hay, and grain crops
- The Navarro Regional Hospital is a top employer in Corsicana
Tourism draws visitors to Navarro County for its historic downtown and sites like the Navarro County Courthouse and Cook Center museum complex.
Attractions and Things to Do in Navarro County
Top attractions in Navarro County include:
- The Cook Center, a museum complex with pioneer and art exhibits
- Pioneer Village, a recreated 19th century town with historic buildings
- The Palace Theatre, a restored 1924 vaudeville theater in downtown Corsicana
- Lake Halbert, offering fishing, boating, trails, and recreation
- Annual events like the Corsicana Fruit Cake Festival and Oil Town Black Gold Festival
Navarro County's small town charm and historic oil roots make it a classic Texas community where residents proudly preserve the past.
Quick Facts about Navarro County
Population : | 50,694 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Area : | 2813 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 7% |
Land as percent of area : | 93% |
Named for : | José Antonio Navarro |
Altitude : | 443 feet / 135 meters |
Capital : | Corsicana |
Establishment : | April 04, 1846 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 11:12:25 (4th November 2024) |
Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 5.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Navarro County is located at 32°2'49"N 96°28'21"W (32.0469300, -96.4724900). It has 4 neighbors: Ellis County, Freestone County, Henderson County and Limestone County.
Navarro County map
The largest city of Navarro County is Corsicana with a population of 23,811. Other cities include, Kerens population 1,519, Rice population 983, Frost population 638 and Angus population 427. See all Navarro County cities & populated places.
Navarro County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Navarro County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Corsicana | 23,811 | City in Texas, USA |
Kerens | 1,519 | City |
Rice | 983 | City in Texas, United States |
Blooming Grove | 831 | Town in Navarro County, Texas, United States |
Dawson | 798 | Town of the United States |
Frost | 638 | City in Texas |
Angus | 427 | City in Texas, United States |
Oak Valley | 427 | Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America |
Mildred | 400 | Town of the United States |
Barry | 273 | City in Texas, United States |
Richland | 273 | Town in Navarro County, Texas |
Navarro | 217 | Town of the United States |
Emhouse | 154 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Navarro County
Navarro County has 4 neighbours.
- Ellis County county in Texas, United States
- Freestone County county in Texas, United States
- Henderson County county in Texas, United States
- Limestone County county in Texas, United States
- Corsicana
Demographics
The population of Navarro County increased by 5.84% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 47,735 | - | census |
2011 | 48,074 | 0.71% | estimation process |
2012 | 48,163 | 0.18% | estimation process |
2013 | 48,036 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2014 | 47,913 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2015 | 48,181 | 0.56% | estimation process |
2016 | 48,405 | 0.46% | estimation process |
2017 | 48,739 | 0.69% | estimation process |
2018 | 49,536 | 1.61% | estimation process |
2019 | 50,113 | 1.15% | estimation process |
2020 | 50,694 | 1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Navarro County (3)
People born in Navarro County, including actor Maston Williams, mycologist William Henry Long, football player Larry Hickman, .
List
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 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
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 |