Dickens County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dickens County
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The Dickens County Courthouse in Dickens
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Seat | Dickens |
| Largest city | Spur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 905 sq mi (2,340 km2) |
| • Land | 902 sq mi (2,340 km2) |
| • Water | 3.5 sq mi (9 km2) 0.4% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,770 |
| • Density | 1.956/sq mi (0.7551/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 13th |
Dickens County is a place in the U.S. state of Texas. It's like a smaller region within the state. In 2020, about 1,770 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is called Dickens.
The county was officially formed in 1876 and started working as a county in 1891. Both the county and the town are named after J. Dickens, who was a hero who died at the famous Battle of the Alamo.
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Exploring Dickens County's Land
Dickens County covers a total area of about 905 square miles. Most of this area, around 902 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 3.5 square miles, is covered by water.
Main Roads in Dickens County
These are the important highways that go through Dickens County:
U.S. Highway 82 / State Highway 114
State Highway 70
State Highway 208
Neighboring Counties
Dickens County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Motley County (to the north)
- King County (to the east)
- Kent County (to the south)
- Crosby County (to the west)
- Garza County (to the southwest)
- Floyd County (to the northwest)
- Cottle County (to the northeast)
- Stonewall County (to the southeast)
Who Lives in Dickens County?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 28 | — | |
| 1890 | 295 | 953.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,151 | 290.2% | |
| 1910 | 3,092 | 168.6% | |
| 1920 | 5,876 | 90.0% | |
| 1930 | 8,601 | 46.4% | |
| 1940 | 7,847 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 7,177 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,963 | −30.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,737 | −24.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,539 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,571 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,762 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,444 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,770 | −27.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the population of Dickens County was 1,770 people. This number has changed a lot over the years. For example, in 1930, there were over 8,600 people living here.
Most people in Dickens County are White. There are also people of Hispanic or Latino background, and smaller groups of African American, Asian, and other races.
Towns and Communities
Cities in Dickens County
Smaller Communities
These are other communities in the county that are not officially cities:
Famous People from Dickens County
- Charles Weldon Cannon: He was a rancher and made boots and saddles.
- Marshall Formby: He was a lawyer, ran newspapers, worked in radio, and was a politician.
Learning and Schools
Dickens County has two main school districts:
- Patton Springs Independent School District
- Spur Independent School District
The county is also part of the Western Texas College District, which means students can go to college there.
Who Leads Dickens County?
The county has leaders who are elected by the people. They help make decisions and run things.
State and National Leaders
These people represent Dickens County in the government:
| Role | Name | How Long They've Served |
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| United States Congress, District 13 | Ronny Jackson | 2021 – Present |
| State Senator, District 28 | Charles Perry | 2014 – Present |
| State Representative, District 83 | Dustin Burrows | January 1, 2023 – Present |
County Leaders
These are the people who lead Dickens County directly:
| Role | Name | How Long They've Served |
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| County Judge | Kevin Brendle | 2015 – present |
| County Commissioner Pct 1 | Dennis Wyatt | 2017 – present |
| County Commissioner Pct 2 | Mike Smith | 2015 – present |
| County Commissioner Pct 3 | Charles Morris | 2013 – present |
| County Commissioner Pct 4 | Greg Arnold | 2023 – present |
| District & County Clerk | Danay Carnes | 2022 – present |
| County Sheriff | Terry Braly | 2013 – present |
| County Attorney | Aaron Clements | 2018 – present |
| County Tax Assessor-collector | Rebecca Haney | 2015 – present |
| County Treasurer | Brandi Abbott | 2023 – present |
| Justice of the Peace | Stella Carter | 2023 – present |
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Dickens para niños
