Red River County, Texas
Red River County: county in Texas, United States
About
Red River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,860 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,995 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clarksville. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Red River County at a glance
Red River County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
ClarksvillePopulation 3,053
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Red River County
| Population | 11,995 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Red River Parish |
| Area | 2739 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6207,-95.0504 |
| Named for | Red River of the South |
| Altitude | 400 feet / 122 meters |
| Capital | Clarksville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:19:58 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Red River County is located at 33°37'14"N 95°3'1"W (33.6206800, -95.0503600). It has 3 neighbors: Bowie County, Delta County and Titus County.
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The largest city of Red River County is Clarksville with a population of 3,053. Other cities include, Bogata population 1,063, Detroit population 684, Avery population 454 and Annona population 285. See all Red River County cities & populated places.
Red River County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Red River County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | 3,053 | City in Texas, United States |
| Bogata | 1,063 | City in Red River County, Texas, United States |
| Detroit | 684 | Town in Red River County, Texas, United States |
| Avery | 454 | Town of the United States |
| Annona | 285 | Town of the United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Red River County
Official Website- Clarksville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Red River County decreased by 7.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,860 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,682 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,723 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,487 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,445 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,345 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,179 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,164 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,143 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,023 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,995 | -0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Red River County (4)
People born in Red River County, including police officer J. D. Tippit, police detective Jim Leavelle, politician A. M. Aikin, Jr., .
More notable people
- Frank Jones (African American artist) he was born in 01/01/1900
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