Erath County, Texas

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Erath County
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville, Texas.
Map of Texas highlighting Erath County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°14′N 98°13′W / 32.23°N 98.22°W / 32.23; -98.22
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1856
Named forGeorge Bernard Erath
SeatStephenville
Largest cityStephenville
Area
 • Total1,090 sq mi (2,800 km2)
 • Land1,083 sq mi (2,800 km2)
 • Water6.7 sq mi (17 km2)  0.6%
Population
 • Total42,545
 • Density39/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.erath.tx.us

Erath County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 42,545 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Stephanville.

References[change | change source]

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