Wise County, Texas
Wise County: County in Texas, United States
About
Wise County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,127 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,084 inhabitants. Its county seat is Decatur. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Wise County is located in north central Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 70,836 making it the 22nd most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Decatur.
History
Early days
The county was established in 1856 and named after Henry A. Wise, an officer in the Texas Revolution. The first settlers were cattle ranchers. Decatur was designated the county seat in 1857.
Late 1800s growth
The cattle industry dominated in the late 1800s. The Chisholm Trail passed through the county, facilitating cattle drives to Kansas. The population grew slowly.
Recent times
Recent growth has been due to the expanding Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Decatur's population and industries expanded.
Economy
Manufacturing
A diverse manufacturing base exists, producing aerospace components, plastics, and machinery. Major companies include Bell Helicopter and Mueller Industries.
Energy
Oil and gas production is another important industry. The Newark East field has over 400 wells. Wise County sits above the Barnett Shale natural gas reservoir.
Agriculture
Cattle ranching is still a major agricultural pursuit. Horse breeding is also significant - the county has one of the highest concentrations of horses in the U.S.
Attractions
Popular attractions include:
- North Texas Municipal Water District Prairie Wetlands project - wetlands restoration
- Fort Worth Nature Center - wildlife conservation area
- Decatur Square - historic downtown with shops and restaurants
Quick Facts about Wise County
| Population : | 71,084 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Wise County |
| Area : | 2391 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98% |
| Named for : | Henry A. Wise |
| Capital : | Decatur |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1856 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:34:03 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wise County is located at 33°12'57"N 97°39'16"W (33.2159000, -97.6544500). It has 6 neighbors: Cooke County, Denton County, Jack County, Montague County, Parker County and Tarrant County.
Wise County map
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The largest city of Wise County is Bryan with a population of 88,165. Other cities include, Decatur population 7,572, Bridgeport population 6,637, Rhome population 1,872 and Runaway Bay population 1,627. See all Wise County cities & populated places.
Wise County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan | 88,165 | The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas. |
| Decatur | 7,572 | City in Texas, USA |
| Bridgeport | 6,637 | City in Wise County, Texas, US |
| Briar | 5,665 | Census designated place |
| Rhome | 1,872 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Runaway Bay | 1,627 | City in the United States |
| Alvord | 1,591 | City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Aurora | 1,522 | City in Texas, USA |
| Boyd | 1,335 | City in Wise County, Texas |
| Newark | 1,251 | City in Texas, United States |
| Chico | 1,199 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Paradise | 594 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Bridgeport | 405 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Wise County
Wise County has 6 neighbours.
- Cooke County county in Texas, United States
- Denton County county in Texas, United States
- Jack County county in Texas, United States
- Montague County county in Texas, United States
- Parker County county in Texas, United States
- Tarrant County county in Texas, United States
- Decatur
Demographics
The population of Wise County increased by 16.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 59,127 | - | census |
| 2011 | 59,967 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,424 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 61,019 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 61,702 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 62,857 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 64,478 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 65,848 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,284 | 3.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 69,984 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,084 | 1.55% | estimation process |
People born in Wise County (6)
People born in Wise County, including Black Liberation Army member Sundiata Acoli, baseball player and manager Jackie Reid, politician John Lee Smith, .
List
- Tom Pickett (American cowboy, gambler, lawman and outlaw) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Booth Mooney (American journalist and writer) he was born in 01/01/1912
- Florence Moss Carr (American suffragist) she was born in 29/08/1876
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wise County , Virginia county in Texas, United States with a population of 37,206 people.
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 |
