Jones County, Texas
county in Texas, United States
Jones County is a county in the state of Texas in the United States. In 2020, 19,663 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Anson. It was named for Anson Jones, the fifth president of the Republic of Texas. Alcoholic drinks can not be purchased in Jones County.
Jones County | |
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 Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Texas | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
 Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′N 99°53′W / 32.74°N 99.88°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Named for | Anson Jones |
| Seat | Anson |
| Largest city | Abilene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 937.1 sq mi (2,427 km2) |
| • Land | 928.6 sq mi (2,405 km2) |
| • Water | 8.6 sq mi (22 km2) 0.9% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 19,663 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
Geography
changeThe county has a total area of 937 square miles.
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jones County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
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