Val Verde County, Texas
Val Verde County: County in Texas, United States
About
Val Verde County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,879 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,028 inhabitants. Its county seat is Del Rio. The county was created 138 years ago in 1884.
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Val Verde County is located in southwest Texas along the border with Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,025 making it the 43rd most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Del Rio.
History
Early history
The county was established in 1885 and named after the Val Verde battlefield in the Civil War. Del Rio was founded that year and quickly became the county seat.
20th century
The economy was driven by agriculture and ranching early on. In the 1950s, Laughlin Air Force Base opened, bringing growth.
Economy
Military
The economy relies heavily on Laughlin Air Force Base, which provides thousands of jobs.
Tourism
Lake Amistad National Recreation Area attracts many visitors for fishing, boating, and camping. Del Rio sees lots of cross-border shoppers from Mexico.
Agriculture
Ranching and crop farming are still important economic activities. The main crops are pecans, hay, and wheat.
Attractions
Top attractions are:
- Amistad National Recreation Area - activities on the large reservoir
- Val Verde County Museum in Del Rio
- Seminole Canyon State Park - ancient Native American rock art
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Quick Facts about Val Verde County
| Population : | 49,028 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Twitter username : | valverdecounty |
| Area : | 8372 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.3% |
| Named for : | Battle of Valverde |
| Altitude : | 1,686 feet / 514 meters |
| Capital : | Del Rio |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1885 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:19:57 (29th November 2023) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 43℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Val Verde County is located at 29°53'35"N 101°9'6"W (29.8929600, -101.1517200). It has 5 neighbors: Terrell County, Edwards County, Crockett County, Kinney County and Sutton County.
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The largest city of Val Verde County is Del Rio with a population of 35,722. . See all Val Verde County cities & populated places.
Val Verde County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Val Verde County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio | 35,722 | City in Texas, USA |
| Cienegas Terrace | 3,424 | Census designated place |
| Val Verde Park | 2,384 | Census designated place |
Weather
Val Verde County forecast: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 10 mph. more
- Official Website
Official website of Val Verde County
Val Verde County has 5 neighbours.
- Terrell County county in Texas, United States
- Edwards County county in Texas, United States
- Crockett County county in Texas, United States
- Kinney County county in Texas, United States
- Sutton County county in Texas, United States
- Del Rio
Demographics
The population of Val Verde County increased by 0.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 48,879 | - | census |
| 2011 | 48,972 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,976 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,044 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,845 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,891 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,911 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,028 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 48,988 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,025 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,028 | 0.01% | 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 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
