Irion County, Texas

Irion County: County in Texas, United States

About

Irion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,599 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,564 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mertzon. The county was created 136 years ago in 1888.

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

Quick Facts about Irion County

Population : 1,564 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Iron County, Iron County, Iron County, Iron County
Area : 2724 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.01%
Land as percent of area : 99.99%
Named for : Robert Anderson Irion
Altitude : 2,316 feet / 706 meters
Capital : Mertzon
Establishment : January 01, 1889
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 23:47:44 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.24% (2010-2020)
Irion county courthouse 2014 image
Irion county courthouse 2014
Irion county courthouse 2014 image
Irion county courthouse 2014 image

Geography

Irion County is located at 31°18'14"N 100°58'57"W (31.3039200, -100.9824200). It has 4 neighbors: Crockett County, Reagan County, Schleicher County and Tom Green County.

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The largest city of Irion County is Mertzon with a population of 751. . See all Irion County cities & populated places.

Irion County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Mertzon 751 City in Texas, United States

Irion County has 4 neighbours.

  • Mertzon

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Irion County decreased by 2.24% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,599 - census
2011 1,592 -0.44% estimation process
2012 1,573 -1.21% estimation process
2013 1,610 2.3% estimation process
2014 1,574 -2.29% estimation process
2015 1,543 -2.01% estimation process
2016 1,562 1.22% estimation process
2017 1,512 -3.31% estimation process
2018 1,516 0.26% estimation process
2019 1,536 1.3% estimation process
2020 1,564 1.79% estimation process

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