Ector County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ector County
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Ector County Courthouse in Odessa
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Named for | Matthew Ector |
| Seat | Odessa |
| Largest city | Odessa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 902 sq mi (2,340 km2) |
| • Land | 898 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
| • Water | 4.1 sq mi (11 km2) 0.5% |
| Population
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| • Total | 165,171 |
| • Density | 183.12/sq mi (70.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
Ector County is a county located in the state of Texas. In 2020, about 165,171 people lived there. The main city and county seat is Odessa. The county was started in 1887 and officially organized in 1891. It is named after Matthew Ector, who was a general during the American Civil War.
Ector County is part of the Odessa, Texas, metropolitan statistical area. This area is also included in the larger Midland–Odessa combined statistical area.
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Exploring Ector County's Geography
Ector County covers a total area of about 902 square miles. Most of this area, about 898 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 4.1 square miles, is water.
The county gets about 14 inches of rain each year. It has a warm, sunny, and semiarid climate. This means it's often dry but not a desert. Most of the land is quite flat. Some parts have gentle rolling hills. The area is known for its open, stark landscape. The few natural trees you might see are mostly mesquite trees. These trees often look more like large bushes.
Main Roads in Ector County
Many important roads run through Ector County. These highways help people travel across the county and to other parts of Texas.
I-20
Bus. I-20
US 385
SH 158
SH 181
SH 191
SH 302
Spur 450
Spur 588
Loop 338
FM 554
FM 1053
FM 1601
FM 1787
FM 1788
FM 1882
FM 1936
FM 2019
FM 2020
FM 3472
FM 3503
Neighboring Counties
Ector County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Andrews County (to the north)
- Midland County (to the east)
- Upton County (to the southeast)
- Crane County (to the south)
- Ward County (to the southwest)
- Winkler County (to the west)
People and Population in Ector County
The population of Ector County has grown a lot over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 224 | — | |
| 1900 | 381 | 70.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,178 | 209.2% | |
| 1920 | 760 | −35.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,958 | 420.8% | |
| 1940 | 15,051 | 280.3% | |
| 1950 | 42,102 | 179.7% | |
| 1960 | 90,995 | 116.1% | |
| 1970 | 91,805 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 115,374 | 25.7% | |
| 1990 | 118,934 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 121,123 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 137,130 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 165,171 | 20.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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In 2000, there were 121,123 people living in Ector County. About 30.40% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 94.7 males.
The average income for a household in the county was about $31,152. For families, the average income was around $36,369. About 18.70% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included about 23.90% of those under 18.
Cities and Towns in Ector County
Ector County has several communities where people live.
Cities
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities.
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not part of any city or town.
Ghost Town
- Arcade (A ghost town is a place that used to be a town but is now mostly empty.)
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Ector para niños
