Erath County, Texas

Erath County: County in Texas, United States

About

Erath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,890 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,224 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stephenville. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.

Erath County locator map
Location of Erath County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Erath County

Population : 43,224 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Earth
Area : 2823 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.6%
Land as percent of area : 99.4%
Named for : George Bernard Erath
Altitude : 1,283 feet / 391 meters
Capital : Stephenville
Establishment : January 01, 1856
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 23:58:33 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 12.34% (2010-2020)
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville TX Picture 2229 image
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville TX Picture 2229
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville TX Picture 2229 image
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville TX Picture 2229 image

Geography

Erath County is located at 32°14'11"N 98°13'5"W (32.2362600, -98.2179700). It has 7 neighbors: Bosque County, Comanche County, Eastland County, Hamilton County, Hood County, Palo Pinto County and Somervell County.

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The largest city of Erath County is Stephenville with a population of 21,687. Other cities include and Dublin population 3,552. See all Erath County cities & populated places.

Erath County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erath County.

City Name Population Title
Stephenville 21,687 City in Texas, USA
Dublin 3,552 City in Texas

Erath County has 7 neighbours.

  • Stephenville

Demographics

The population of Erath County increased by 12.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 37,890 - census
2011 38,922 2.65% estimation process
2012 39,405 1.23% estimation process
2013 39,886 1.21% estimation process
2014 40,514 1.55% estimation process
2015 41,191 1.64% estimation process
2016 41,372 0.44% estimation process
2017 41,723 0.84% estimation process
2018 42,223 1.18% estimation process
2019 42,698 1.11% estimation process
2020 43,224 1.22% estimation process

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People born in Erath County (4)

People born in Erath County, including disc jockey Slim Willet, football coach Bill Anderson, actress Louan Gideon, .

List

  • Rankin Britt (American-football player (1915-2001)) he was born in 11/04/1915

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