Palo Pinto County, Texas
Palo Pinto County: County in Texas, United States
About
Palo Pinto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,111 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,320 inhabitants. Its county seat is Palo Pinto. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.

Quick Facts about Palo Pinto County
Population : | 29,320 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Area : | 2552 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.6% |
Named for : | Palo Pinto Creek |
Altitude : | 1,119 feet / 341 meters |
Capital : | Palo Pinto |
Establishment : | August 08, 1856 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:09:07 (23rd February 2025) |
Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 4.12% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Palo Pinto County is located at 32°45'11"N 98°18'47"W (32.7531800, -98.3130200). It has 7 neighbors: Eastland County, Erath County, Hood County, Jack County, Parker County, Stephens County and Young County.
Palo Pinto County map
The largest city of Palo Pinto County is Mineral Wells with a population of 15,219. Other cities include, Strawn population 674, Graford population 631, Gordon population 492 and Mingus population 256. See all Palo Pinto County cities & populated places.
Palo Pinto County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Palo Pinto County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Mineral Wells | 15,219 | City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States |
Strawn | 674 | City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States |
Graford | 631 | City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States |
Gordon | 492 | City in Texas, United States of America |
Mingus | 256 | City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County has 7 neighbours.
- Eastland County county in Texas, United States
- Erath County county in Texas, United States
- Hood County county in Texas, United States
- Jack County county in Texas, United States
- Parker County county in Texas, United States
- Stephens County county in Texas, United States
- Young County county in Texas, United States
- Palo Pinto
Demographics
The population of Palo Pinto County increased by 4.12% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 28,111 | - | census |
2011 | 28,062 | -0.17% | estimation process |
2012 | 27,867 | -0.7% | estimation process |
2013 | 27,886 | 0.07% | estimation process |
2014 | 28,041 | 0.55% | estimation process |
2015 | 27,966 | -0.27% | estimation process |
2016 | 28,125 | 0.57% | estimation process |
2017 | 28,544 | 1.47% | estimation process |
2018 | 28,874 | 1.14% | estimation process |
2019 | 29,189 | 1.08% | estimation process |
2020 | 29,320 | 0.45% | estimation process |
People born in Palo Pinto County (3)
People born in Palo Pinto County, including singer and record producer Steve Tyrell, cinematographer Clark Ramsey, Robert Lee Slaughter, .
List
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 |