Childress County, Texas
Childress County: County in Texas, United States
About
Childress County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,041 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,143 inhabitants. Its county seat is Childress. The county was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Childress County
| Population : | 7,143 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 1848 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.6% |
| Named for : | George Childress |
| Altitude : | 1,749 feet / 533 meters |
| Capital : | Childress |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:14:20 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Childress County is located at 34°31'45"N 100°12'27"W (34.5292000, -100.2075700). It has 5 neighbors: Harmon County, Hardeman County, Collingsworth County, Cottle County and Hall County.
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The largest city of Childress County is Childress with a population of 5,902. . See all Childress County cities & populated places.
Childress County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Childress County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Childress | 5,902 | City in Childress County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Childress County
Childress County has 5 neighbours.
- Harmon County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Hardeman County county in Texas, United States
- Collingsworth County county in Texas, United States
- Cottle County county in Texas, United States
- Hall County county in Texas, United States
- Childress
Demographics
The population of Childress County increased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,041 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,027 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,100 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,055 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,196 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,169 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,204 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,269 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,315 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,306 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,143 | -2.28% | 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 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| 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 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| 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 |
