Deaf Smith County, Texas
Deaf Smith County: County in Texas, United States
About
Deaf Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,372 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,277 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hereford. The county was created 135 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Deaf Smith County
| Population : | 18,277 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Smith County |
| Area : | 3878 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Deaf Smith |
| Altitude : | 4,127 feet / 1258 meters |
| Capital : | Hereford |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:12:30 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Deaf Smith County is located at 34°57'58"N 102°36'18"W (34.9660200, -102.6049400). It has 5 neighbors: Oldham County, Quay County, Castro County, Parmer County and Randall County.
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The largest city of Deaf Smith County is Hereford with a population of 14,389. . See all Deaf Smith County cities & populated places.
Deaf Smith County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Deaf Smith County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 14,389 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Deaf Smith County
Deaf Smith County has 5 neighbours.
- Oldham County county in Texas, United States
- Quay County county in New Mexico, United States
- Castro County county in Texas, United States
- Parmer County county in Texas, United States
- Randall County county in Texas, United States
- Hereford
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Deaf Smith County decreased by 5.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,522 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,373 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,180 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,123 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,825 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,846 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,753 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,711 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,546 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,277 | -1.47% | 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 |
