Hartley County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hartley County
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1906 Hartley County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Seat | Channing |
| Largest community | Dalhart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,463 sq mi (3,790 km2) |
| • Land | 1,462 sq mi (3,790 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) 0.08% |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,382  |
| • Density | 3.7/sq mi (1.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 13th |
Hartley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, about 5,382 people lived there. The main town, or "county seat," is Channing. The county was officially started in 1891. It is named after two brothers, Oliver C. Hartley and Rufus K. Hartley. They were important lawyers and lawmakers in Texas a long time ago.
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Geography of Hartley County
Hartley County covers a total area of about 1,463 square miles. Most of this land is dry. Only a small part, about 1.2 square miles, is covered by water.
Main Roads in Hartley County
These are the most important highways that go through Hartley County:
U.S. Highway 54
U.S. Highway 87
U.S. Highway 385
State Highway 354
Neighboring Counties
Hartley County shares its borders with these other counties:
- Dallam County (to the north)
- Moore County (to the east)
- Oldham County (to the south)
- Quay County, New Mexico (to the southwest)
- Union County, New Mexico (to the northwest)
People of Hartley County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 100 | — | |
| 1890 | 252 | 152.0% | |
| 1900 | 377 | 49.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,298 | 244.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,109 | −14.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,185 | 97.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,873 | −14.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,913 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,171 | 13.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,782 | 28.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,987 | 43.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,637 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,537 | 52.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,062 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,382 | −11.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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In 2000, there were 5,537 people living in Hartley County. There were 1,604 households, which are groups of people living together. The average number of people in each household was about 2.56.
The population density was about 4 people for every square mile. This means the county is not very crowded.
Age and Income
In 2000, about 20.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.9% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the county was 40 years old.
The average income for a household in the county was about $46,327 per year. For families, the average income was about $53,004 per year.
Communities in Hartley County
Cities
- Channing (This is the county seat, meaning it's the main town for the county's government.)
- Dalhart (Part of this city is also in Dallam County.)
Other Places
- Hartley (This is a census-designated place, which means it's a community that the U.S. Census Bureau has defined for statistical purposes.)
Images for kids
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Dalhart Grain Elevator Coop in Hartley
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Hartley High School in Hartley
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Abandoned building in northern Hartley County
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Area affected by the 1930s Dust Bowl
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See also
In Spanish: Condado de Hartley para niños
