Young County, Texas
Young County: county in Texas, United States
About
Young County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,550 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,904 inhabitants. Its county seat is Graham. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Young County at a glance
Young County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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GrahamPopulation 8,568
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Quick Facts about Young County
| Population | 17,904 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2411 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.1767,-98.6878 |
| Named for | William Cocke Young |
| Altitude | 1,155 feet / 352 meters |
| Capital | Graham |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:28:06 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Young County is located at 33°10'36"N 98°41'16"W (33.1767000, -98.6877700). It has 5 neighbors: Archer County, Jack County, Palo Pinto County, Stephens County and Throckmorton County.
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The largest city of Young County is Graham with a population of 8,568. Other cities include, Olney population 3,074 and Newcastle population 567. See all Young County cities & populated places.
Young County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Young County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Graham | 8,568 | City in north central Texas |
| Olney | 3,074 | City in Young County, Texas, United States of America |
| Newcastle | 567 | City in Young County, Texas, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 3...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Young County
Official Website- Graham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Young County decreased by 3.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,550 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,355 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,278 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,354 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,274 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,163 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,098 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,922 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,986 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,010 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,904 | -0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Young County (1)
American football player (1937-1993) Mike Dowdle was born in Young County
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