Swisher County, Texas
Swisher County: county in Texas, United States
About
Swisher County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,854 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,340 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tulia. The county was created 150 years ago in 1875.
County Snapshot
Swisher County at a glance
Swisher 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.
Mapped populated places
3
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Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
TuliaPopulation 4,606
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Swisher County
| Population | 7,340 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2333 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5304,-101.7350 |
| Altitude | 3,451 feet / 1052 meters |
| Capital | Tulia |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:08:16 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Swisher County is located at 34°31'49"N 101°44'6"W (34.5303900, -101.7350300). It has 5 neighbors: Armstrong County, Briscoe County, Castro County, Floyd County and Randall County.
Swisher County map
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The largest city of Swisher County is Tulia with a population of 4,606. Other cities include, Kress population 678 and Happy population 666. See all Swisher County cities & populated places.
Swisher County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Swisher County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tulia | 4,606 | City in Texas, USA |
| Kress | 678 | City in Texas, United States |
| Happy | 666 | Village in Texas, USA |
Official website of Swisher County
Official Website- Tulia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Swisher County decreased by 7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,854 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,804 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,845 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,720 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,554 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,477 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,428 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,446 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,413 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,397 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,340 | -0.78% | estimation process |
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 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
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| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |