Jack County, Texas

county in Texas, United States

Jack County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 8,472 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Jacksboro.

Jack County
The Jack County Courthouse in Jacksboro
The Jack County Courthouse in Jacksboro
Map of Texas highlighting Jack County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°14′N 98°11′W / 33.24°N 98.18°W / 33.24; -98.18
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1857
SeatJacksboro
Largest cityJacksboro
Area
 • Total920 sq mi (2,400 km2)
 • Land911 sq mi (2,360 km2)
 • Water9.5 sq mi (25 km2)  1.0%
Population
 • Total8,472
 • Density9.2/sq mi (3.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.jackcounty.org

History change

The county was founded in 1857.

Geography change

The county has a total area of 920 square miles.

Places change

Cities change

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Jack County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.