Lynn County, Texas

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Lynn County
Lynn County Courthouse in Tahoka
Lynn County Courthouse in Tahoka
Map of Texas highlighting Lynn 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°11′N 101°49′W / 33.18°N 101.82°W / 33.18; -101.82
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1903
SeatTahoka
Largest cityTahoka
Area
 • Total893 sq mi (2,310 km2)
 • Land892 sq mi (2,310 km2)
 • Water1.6 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 • Total5,596
 • Density6.3/sq mi (2.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.lynn.tx.us

Lynn County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 5,596 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Tahoka.

History[change | change source]

The county was created in 1876.

Geography[change | change source]

The county has a total area of 893 square miles.

References[change | change source]

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