Throckmorton County, Texas
Throckmorton County: county in Texas, United States
About
Throckmorton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,641 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,487 inhabitants. Its county seat is Throckmorton. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Throckmorton County at a glance
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ThrockmortonPopulation 750
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Quick Facts about Throckmorton County
| Population | 1,487 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2439.2 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.1775,-99.2124 |
| Named for | William Edward Throckmorton |
| Altitude | 1,385 feet / 422 meters |
| Capital | Throckmorton |
| Establishment | January 13, 1858 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:35:31 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Throckmorton County is located at 33°10'39"N 99°12'45"W (33.1774900, -99.2123700). It has 6 neighbors: Archer County, Baylor County, Haskell County, Shackelford County, Stephens County and Young County.
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The largest city of Throckmorton County is Throckmorton with a population of 750. . See all Throckmorton County cities & populated places.
Throckmorton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Throckmorton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Throckmorton | 750 | Town in Texas, USA |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Throckmorton County
Official Website- Throckmorton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Throckmorton County decreased by 10.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,641 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,637 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,610 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,606 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,613 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,559 | -3.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,537 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,510 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,504 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,501 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,487 | -0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Throckmorton County (1)
American football player (1935-2012) Jerry Tubbs was born in Throckmorton County
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