Wichita County, Texas

county in Texas, United States

Wichita County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 129,350 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Wichita Falls.

Wichita County
The Wichita County Courthouse in downtown Wichita Falls
The Wichita County Courthouse in downtown Wichita Falls
Map of Texas highlighting Wichita 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°59′N 98°43′W / 33.99°N 98.71°W / 33.99; -98.71
Country United States
State Texas
FoundedFebruary 1, 1882
SeatWichita Falls
Largest cityWichita Falls
Area
 • Total633 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Land628 sq mi (1,630 km2)
 • Water5.3 sq mi (14 km2)  0.8%
Population
 • Total129,350
 • Density200/sq mi (79/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewichitacountytx.com

References

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