Cities & Towns in Wichita County, TX
Wichita County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 133,205 inhabitants. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858. Its county seat is Wichita Falls.
There are 1 city/town in Wichita County, TX. The largest city of Wichita County is Electra with a population of 2,737.
Electra
Electra, City in Texas, United States
Situated in north central Texas along the Oklahoma border, Wichita County contains a variety of communities ranging from small rural towns to an urbanized city. The largest city and county seat is Wichita Falls, with close to 100,000 residents. Wichita Falls is an important hub for manufacturing, healthcare, and military facilities.
Some of the other notable places in Wichita County include:
- Burkburnett - Located just north of Wichita Falls, this city of around 10,000 residents has a rich history as an oil boomtown in the early 1900s. Several buildings date back to that era.
- Iowa Park - With around 6,500 people, Iowa Park sits adjacent to and west of Wichita Falls. It is home to the Texas Civil Commitment Center.
- Electra - Found in the northern part of the county, Electra has a population around 3,000. It lies in the middle of Texas' oil-rich Permian Basin region.
- Sheppard Air Force Base - This is a large air force base on the outskirts of Wichita Falls and employs around 9,000 people.
- Pleasant Valley - A tiny community of just 130 residents, Pleasant Valley lies southeast of Iowa Park.
Wichita County contains a diverse collection of communities supporting this north Texas region. Both urban and rural lifestyles intermix across its landscape.
All Wichita County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wichita County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Electra | 2,737 |