Wilbarger County, Texas
Wilbarger County: county in Texas, United States
About
Wilbarger County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,535 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,552 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vernon. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858.
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Wilbarger County at a glance
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VernonPopulation 10,138
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Quick Facts about Wilbarger County
| Population | 12,552 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2533 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0807,-99.2411 |
| Named for | Josiah P. Wilbarger |
| Altitude | 1,276 feet / 389 meters |
| Capital | Vernon |
| Establishment | February 01, 1858 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:06:56 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Wilbarger County is located at 34°4'51"N 99°14'28"W (34.0807200, -99.2410800). It has 7 neighbors: Jackson County, Tillman County, Archer County, Baylor County, Foard County, Hardeman County and Wichita County.
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The largest city of Wilbarger County is Vernon with a population of 10,138. . See all Wilbarger County cities & populated places.
Wilbarger County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilbarger County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 10,138 | City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of prec...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wilbarger County
Official Website- Vernon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilbarger County decreased by 7.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,535 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,452 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,289 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,204 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,988 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,055 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,880 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,683 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,777 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,769 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,552 | -1.73% | estimation process |
People born in Wilbarger County (1)
American ornithologist Jessie Maye Smith was born in Wilbarger County
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