Somervell County, Texas
Somervell County: county in Texas, United States
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Somervell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,490 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,139 inhabitants. Its county seat is Glen Rose. The county was created 151 years ago in 1874.
County Snapshot
Somervell County at a glance
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Glen RosePopulation 2,736
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Quick Facts about Somervell County
| Population | 9,139 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 497 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2223,-97.7743 |
| Altitude | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Capital | Glen Rose |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:58:53 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Somervell County is located at 32°13'20"N 97°46'28"W (32.2222900, -97.7743400). It has 4 neighbors: Bosque County, Erath County, Hood County and Johnson County.
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The largest city of Somervell County is Glen Rose with a population of 2,736. . See all Somervell County cities & populated places.
Somervell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somervell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Rose | 2,736 | City in Somervell County, Texas, United States |
Official website of Somervell County
Official Website- Glen Rose
Demographics
The population of Somervell County increased by 7.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,490 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,426 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,554 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,566 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,559 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,618 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,671 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,855 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,030 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,128 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,139 | 0.12% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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| 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. |
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