Cooke County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,393 inhabitants. The county was created 176 years ago in 1849. Its county seat is Gainesville.
There are 1 city/town in Cooke County, TX. The largest city of Cooke County is Oak Ridge with a population of 806.
Cooke County is located in north Texas near the Oklahoma border. Some of the notable cities and towns in Cooke County include:
Gainesville - Gainesville is the county seat and largest city in Cooke County. It had a population of 17,550 as of 2020. Gainesville hosts the annual Medieval Fair at the town square.
Muenster - Muenster is a city located west of Gainesville along US Route 82. It had a population of 1,596 as of 2020. Muenster was settled by German Catholic immigrants.
Valley View - Valley View is a town located southeast of Gainesville. It had a population of 797 as of 2020. Valley View contains the historic Rialto Theater.
Lindsay - Lindsay is a city located north of Gainesville. It had a population of 1,015 as of 2020. Lindsay holds a community picnic each May.
Sivells Bend - Sivells Bend is an unincorporated community along the Red River east of Gainesville.
Cooke County consists of small north Texas towns and rural communities clustered near the larger city of Gainesville.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cooke County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Oak Ridge | Town in Cooke County, Texas, United States | 806 |