Tom Green County, Texas
Tom Green County: county in Texas, United States
About
Tom Green County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 110,224 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 120,010 inhabitants. Its county seat is San Angelo. The county was created 152 years ago in 1874.
Tom Green County is located in western Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 123,010 making it the 15th most populous county in Texas. The county seat is San Angelo.
History
Early history
Tom Green County was established in 1874 and named after Confederate general Tom Green. San Angelo designated the county seat in 1884.
20th century
The economy was initially ranching and farming based. It diversified in the 1900s with oil discoveries and opening of Goodfellow Air Force Base.
Economy
Oil and gas
Oil and natural gas production drove growth in the mid-1900s. Major oil fields include Santa Rita and Southwest Cross. Companies like Concho Resources operate in the county.
Livestock
Cattle ranching and feedlot operations remain important. The county has over 1.5 million acres of rangeland.
Military
Goodfellow Air Force Base provides an economic boost, employing thousands of civilians and military personnel.
Attractions
Top attractions include:
- San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
- Historic Concho Avenue downtown area
- San Angelo State Park - scenic area with trails and camping
County Snapshot
Tom Green County at a glance
Tom Green County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Texas counties
254
Open related pagesLargest city
San AngeloPopulation 101,612
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Tom Green County
| Population | 120,010 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 3990 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.4044,-100.4621 |
| Named for | Thomas Green |
| Altitude | 1,886 feet / 575 meters |
| Capital | San Angelo |
| Establishment | March 13, 1874 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:40:31 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Tom Green County is located at 31°24'16"N 100°27'43"W (31.4044000, -100.4620700). It has 8 neighbors: Concho County, Menard County, Runnels County, Coke County, Irion County, Reagan County, Schleicher County and Sterling County.
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The largest city of Tom Green County is San Angelo with a population of 101,612. . See all Tom Green County cities & populated places.
Tom Green County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tom Green County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Angelo | 101,612 | The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas. |
| Grape Creek | 3,154 | Census designated place |
Weather
Mostly clear. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tom Green County
Official Website- San Angelo
Demographics
The population of Tom Green County increased by 8.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110,224 | - | census |
| 2011 | 111,751 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 113,307 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 114,680 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 116,319 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 117,514 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 117,634 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 117,566 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 118,014 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 119,200 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 120,010 | 0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Tom Green County (2)
People born in Tom Green County, including actor and Co-founder of The Nobelity Project Turk Pipkin, politician Bill Kidd, .
More notable people
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