Willacy County , Texas
Willacy County: County in Texas, United States
About
Willacy County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,134 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,161 inhabitants. Its county seat is Raymondville. The county was created 111 years ago in 1910.
Willacy County Quick Facts
| Population : | 21,161 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2031 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 25% |
| Land as percent of area : | 75% |
| Named for : | John G. Willacy |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital : | Raymondville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1911 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:25:11 (22nd May 2022) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willacy County is located at 26°28'37"N 97°35'31"W (26.4770100, -97.5918200). It has 2 neighbors: Cameron County and Kenedy County.
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The largest city of Willacy County is Raymondville with a population of 10,767. Other cities include, Lyford population 2,513 and San Perlita population 552. See all Willacy County cities & populated places.
Willacy County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Willacy County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raymondville | 10,767 | City in Texas, United States |
| Lyford | 2,513 | City in Willacy County, Texas, United States |
| Lasara | 1,039 | Census designated place |
| San Perlita | 552 | City in Willacy County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Willacy County
Willacy County has 2 neighbours.
- Cameron County county in Texas, United States
- Kenedy County county in Texas, United States
- Raymondville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Willacy County decreased by 4.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,134 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,167 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,208 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,019 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,935 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,863 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,761 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,508 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,450 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,358 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,161 | -0.93% | 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 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| 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 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| 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 |
