Wichita County, Texas

Wichita County: County in Texas, United States

About

Wichita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,500 and a population density of 80 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 133,205 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wichita Falls. The county was created 165 years ago in 1858.

Quick Facts about Wichita County

Population : 133,205 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Wichita County
Area : 1639 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.8%
Land as percent of area : 99.2%
Named for : Wichita people
Altitude : 1,024 feet / 312 meters
Capital : Wichita Falls
Establishment : February 02, 1858
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 03:52:24 (1st June 2023)
Density : 81 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.28% (2010-2020)
Wichita County locator map
Location of Wichita County on Texas map.
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Wichita County TX Courthouse IMG 6884
Wichita County TX Courthouse IMG 6884 image
Wichita County TX Courthouse IMG 6884 image

Geography

Wichita County is located at 33°59'17"N 98°42'13"W (33.9879800, -98.7036100). It has 6 neighbors: Cotton County, Tillman County, Archer County, Baylor County, Clay County and Wilbarger County.

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The largest city of Wichita County is Wichita Falls with a population of 105,405. Other cities include, Burkburnett population 11,405, Iowa Park population 6,431, Electra population 2,737 and Cashion Community population 360. See all Wichita County cities & populated places.

Wichita County Populated Places

Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Wichita County.

City Name Population Title
Wichita Falls 105,405 City in Texas, United States of America
Burkburnett 11,405 City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
Iowa Park 6,431 City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
Electra 2,737 City in Texas, United States
Cashion Community 360 City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Wichita County has 6 neighbours.

  • Wichita Falls

Demographics

The population of Wichita County increased by 1.28% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 131,500 - census
2011 130,803 -0.53% estimation process
2012 131,701 0.68% estimation process
2013 132,192 0.37% estimation process
2014 132,646 0.34% estimation process
2015 130,961 -1.29% estimation process
2016 131,295 0.25% estimation process
2017 131,689 0.3% estimation process
2018 131,807 0.09% estimation process
2019 132,230 0.32% estimation process
2020 133,205 0.73% estimation process

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People born in Wichita County (5)

People born in Wichita County, including businessman Jay McGraw, film actor, born August 9, 1893 Carl Miller, murderer Odell Barnes, .

List

  • Jan Ralske (American filmmaker) he was born in 07/04/1956
  • Jack W. Connell Jr. he was born in 21/10/1937

Other places with the same name (2)

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