Texas County, Missouri
Texas County: county in Missouri, United States
About
Texas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,008 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,112 inhabitants. Its county seat is Houston. The county was created 181 years ago in 1844.
County Snapshot
Texas County at a glance
Texas County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Missouri counties
115
Open related pagesLargest city
SherrillPopulation 5,278
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Texas County
| Population | 25,112 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from | Texas County |
| Area | 3054 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3173,-91.9651 |
| Named for | Republic of Texas |
| Altitude | 1,178 feet / 359 meters |
| Capital | Houston |
| Establishment | January 01, 1845 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:50:18 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Texas County is located at 37°19'2"N 91°57'54"W (37.3173100, -91.9650500). It has 8 neighbors: Dent County, Douglas County, Howell County, Laclede County, Phelps County, Pulaski County, Shannon County and Wright County.
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The largest city of Texas County is Sherrill with a population of 5,278. Other cities include, Licking population 2,872, Houston population 2,085, Cabool population 2,070 and Summersville population 487. See all Texas County cities & populated places.
Texas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Texas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrill | 5,278 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Licking | 2,872 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Houston | 2,085 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Cabool | 2,070 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Roubidoux | 1,647 | Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA |
| Upton | 572 | Township in Missouri |
| Summersville | 487 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Raymondville | 353 | Village in the United States |
| Big Creek | 268 | Unincorporated community |
| Huggins | 140 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Plato | 101 | Village in Missouri, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Texas County
Official Website- Houston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Texas County decreased by 3.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,008 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,928 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,791 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,685 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,659 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,660 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,805 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,650 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,506 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,398 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,112 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Texas County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 19,997 people.
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