Childress County, Texas facts for kids
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Childress County
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Veterans Memorial at the Childress County Courthouse in Childress
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Named for | George Campbell Childress |
| Seat | Childress |
| Largest city | Childress |
| Area | |
| • Total | 714 sq mi (1,850 km2) |
| • Land | 696 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 2.4% |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,664 |
| • Density | 9.333/sq mi (3.6036/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 13th |
Childress County is a county in the state of Texas, USA. A county is like a smaller region within a state. In 2020, about 6,664 people lived here.
The main town and center of the county is Childress. This is called the county seat. Childress County was officially created in 1876 and started operating in 1887. It is named after George Campbell Childress. He was an important person who helped write the Texas Declaration of Independence.
You can learn about the history of the county at the Childress County Heritage Museum. It is located in downtown Childress.
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Geography of Childress County
Childress County is located in the northern part of Texas. It covers a total area of about 714 square miles. Most of this area, about 696 square miles, is land. The rest, about 17 square miles, is covered by water.
Main Roads in Childress County
Several important highways pass through Childress County. These roads help people travel and transport goods.
U.S. Highway 62
U.S. Highway 83
U.S. Highway 287
State Highway 256
Neighboring Counties
Childress County shares its borders with several other counties.
- Collingsworth County (to the north)
- Harmon County, Oklahoma (to the northeast)
- Hardeman County (to the east)
- Cottle County (to the south)
- Hall County (to the west)
Population of Childress County
The number of people living in Childress County has changed over the years. In 1880, only 25 people lived there. The population grew a lot in the early 1900s. By 1930, it reached its highest point with over 16,000 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. In 2020, there were 6,664 residents.
Who Lives in Childress County?
In 2020, the population of Childress County was 6,664 people. Here's a look at the different groups:
- Most people, about 57.80%, were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 8.58% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 29.14% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.
- Other groups like Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races also live in the county.
In 2000, there were 2,474 households in the county. A household is a group of people living together. About 31% of these households had children under 18. Many households (52.4%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Childress County in 2000 was 37 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18. About 15.8% were 65 years or older.
Communities in Childress County
Childress County has one main city and several smaller communities.
City
- Childress (This is the county seat, meaning it's the main administrative town.)
Smaller Communities
These are smaller towns or areas that are not officially cities.
