Falls County, Texas
Falls County: County in Texas, United States
About
Falls County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,866 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,275 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marlin. The county was created 175 years ago in 1849.

Quick Facts about Falls County
Population : | 17,275 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Area : | 2004 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Altitude : | 331 feet / 101 meters |
Capital : | Marlin |
Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:31:15 (23rd February 2025) |
Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -3.42% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Falls County is located at 31°15'12"N 96°56'9"W (31.2532700, -96.9358500). It has 5 neighbors: Robertson County, Bell County, Limestone County, McLennan County and Milam County.
Falls County map
The largest city of Falls County is Marlin with a population of 5,551. Other cities include, Rosebud population 1,344, Lott population 744 and Golinda population 610. See all Falls County cities & populated places.
Falls County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Falls County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Marlin | 5,551 | City in Texas, USA |
Rosebud | 1,344 | Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America |
Lott | 744 | City in Falls County, Texas, United States |
Golinda | 610 | City in Falls County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Falls County
Falls County has 5 neighbours.
- Robertson County county in Texas, United States
- Bell County county in Texas, United States
- Limestone County county in Texas, United States
- McLennan County county in Texas, United States
- Milam County county in Texas, United States
- Marlin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Falls County decreased by 3.42% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 17,866 | - | census |
2011 | 17,848 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2012 | 17,570 | -1.58% | estimation process |
2013 | 17,242 | -1.9% | estimation process |
2014 | 17,210 | -0.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 17,216 | 0.03% | estimation process |
2016 | 17,276 | 0.35% | estimation process |
2017 | 17,340 | 0.37% | estimation process |
2018 | 17,231 | -0.63% | estimation process |
2019 | 17,297 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2020 | 17,275 | -0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Falls County (1)
American basketball player Adrian Caldwell was born in Falls County
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Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
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Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
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San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
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Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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