Parmer County, Texas
Parmer County: County in Texas, United States
About
Parmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,269 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,522 inhabitants. Its county seat is Farwell. The county was created 149 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Parmer County
| Population : | 9,522 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2293 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Martin Parmer |
| Altitude : | 4,078 feet / 1243 meters |
| Capital : | Farwell |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:01:26 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Parmer County is located at 34°31'48"N 102°47'4"W (34.5301000, -102.7845200). It has 4 neighbors: Bailey County, Castro County, Deaf Smith County and Lamb County.
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The largest city of Parmer County is Friona with a population of 3,774. Other cities include, Bovina population 1,755 and Farwell population 1,275. See all Parmer County cities & populated places.
Parmer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Parmer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Friona | 3,774 | City in Parmer County, Texas, United States |
| Bovina | 1,755 | City in Parmer County, Texas, United States |
| Farwell | 1,275 | City in Texas, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Parmer County
Parmer County has 4 neighbours.
- Bailey County county in Texas, United States
- Castro County county in Texas, United States
- Deaf Smith County county in Texas, United States
- Lamb County county in Texas, United States
- Farwell
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Parmer County decreased by 7.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,269 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,276 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,184 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,986 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,952 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,794 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,762 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,710 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,719 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,605 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,522 | -0.87% | 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 |
