Hunt County, Texas facts for kids
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Hunt County
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The Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Named for | Memucan Hunt, Jr. |
| Seat | Greenville |
| Largest city | Greenville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 882 sq mi (2,280 km2) |
| • Land | 840 sq mi (2,200 km2) |
| • Water | 42 sq mi (110 km2) 4.7% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 99,956 |
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(2023)
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113,347  |
| • Density | 113.33/sq mi (43.756/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 4th |
Hunt County is a place in the state of Texas, USA. In 2020, about 99,956 people lived there. Its main city, or county seat, is Greenville. The county is named after Memucan Hunt, Jr.. He was an important person in the early days of the Republic of Texas, serving as a minister and a secretary. Hunt County is in Northeast Texas, near the big cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Contents
- Exploring Hunt County's Geography
- Cities and Towns in Hunt County
- People of Hunt County (Demographics)
- Media and News in Hunt County
- Education in Hunt County
- Top Employers in Hunt County
- Getting Around: Public Transportation
- Medical Services in Hunt County
- Services for Veterans
- Famous People from Hunt County
- See also
Exploring Hunt County's Geography
Hunt County is part of the large Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. East of the county, you'll find the start of the Piney Woods, which is a forest region. The county covers about 882 square miles (2,280 km2) in total. Most of this area, about 840 square miles (2,200 km2), is land. The rest, about 42 square miles (110 km2), is covered by water.
Lakes in Hunt County
- Lake Tawakoni is a major lake here.
Main Roads and Highways
Many important roads pass through Hunt County, making it easy to travel around.
Interstate 30
U.S. Highway 67
U.S. Highway 69
U.S. Highway 380
State Highway 11
State Highway 24
State Highway 34
State Highway 50
State Highway 66
State Highway 224
State Highway 276
Loop 178
Spur 302
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Neighboring Counties
Hunt County shares borders with several other counties.
- Fannin County (north)
- Delta County (northeast)
- Hopkins County (east)
- Rains County (southeast)
- Van Zandt County (southeast)
- Kaufman County (south)
- Rockwall County (southwest)
- Collin County (west)
Cities and Towns in Hunt County
Hunt County has many different communities, from small towns to larger cities.
Cities
- Caddo Mills
- Campbell
- Celeste
- Commerce (partly in Delta County)
- Farmersville (mostly in Collin County)
- Greenville (the county seat)
- Hawk Cove
- Josephine (mostly in Collin County)
- Lone Oak
- Quinlan
- Royse City (mostly in Rockwall County and partly in Collin County)
- Union Valley
- West Tawakoni
- Wolfe City
Towns
- Neylandville
- Poetry (also in Kaufman County)
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities or towns.
People of Hunt County (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,520 | — | |
| 1860 | 6,630 | 336.2% | |
| 1870 | 10,291 | 55.2% | |
| 1880 | 17,230 | 67.4% | |
| 1890 | 31,885 | 85.1% | |
| 1900 | 47,295 | 48.3% | |
| 1910 | 48,116 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 50,350 | 4.6% | |
| 1930 | 49,016 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 48,793 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 42,731 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 39,399 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 47,948 | 21.7% | |
| 1980 | 55,248 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 64,343 | 16.5% | |
| 2000 | 76,596 | 19.0% | |
| 2010 | 86,129 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 99,953 | 16.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 113,347 | 31.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010–2020 |
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In 2020, Hunt County had a population of 99,956 people. There were 28,742 households and 20,521 families. The population density was about 91 people per square mile.
About 32.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.60 people. The median age in the county was 36 years old.
In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Hunt County's population grew to 113,347 people.
Media and News in Hunt County
Hunt County is part of the Dallas/Fort Worth TV market. This means people in Hunt County can watch many TV channels from those big cities. There are also local radio stations and newspapers.
One radio station, KETR, is located at Texas A&M University-Commerce. It's a powerful station that can reach up to 75 miles away. Another radio station in the county is KGVL in Greenville.
For news, people in Hunt County can read The Dallas Morning News. There are also two local newspapers: the Herald-Banner from Greenville and the Commerce Journal from Commerce.
Education in Hunt County
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Hunt County has many different school districts for students.
- Bland ISD
- Boles ISD
- Caddo Mills ISD
- Campbell ISD
- Celeste ISD
- Commerce ISD
- Community ISD
- Cooper ISD
- Cumby ISD
- Fannindel ISD
- Greenville ISD
- Leonard ISD
- Lone Oak ISD
- Quinlan ISD
- Royse City ISD
- Terrell ISD
- Wolfe City ISD
For higher education, Texas A&M University-Commerce and Paris Junior College-Greenville Center are both located in Hunt County.
Top Employers in Hunt County
Many companies and organizations provide jobs in Hunt County. Here are some of the largest:
| # | Employer | # of Employees | Location |
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| 1 | L3Harris Technologies | 6,400 | Greenville |
| T-2 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | 900 | Commerce |
| T-2 | Walmart | 900* | Commerce, Greenville, Quinlan |
| 4 | Greenville Independent School District | 702 | Greenville |
| 5 | Hunt Regional Medical Center | 1200* | Greenville, Commerce, Quinlan |
- Note: The number for Walmart is an estimate for all four Walmart stores in Hunt County. The number for Hunt Regional Medical Center has grown to over 1200 full-time employees.
Getting Around: Public Transportation
Hunt County has a public transportation service called "the Connection." It operates Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 7 PM. You need to make a reservation one day in advance to use it.
The cost is $2 for a one-way trip within the same city or community, or $4 for a round trip. If you travel from one city to another within Hunt County, it costs $3 one-way or $6 round trip. The Connection also offers round trips to Dallas for $34, but at least three passengers are needed for this service.
Medical Services in Hunt County
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The main healthcare provider in Hunt County is Hunt Regional Healthcare. Their largest hospital, Hunt Regional Medical Center, is located in Greenville.
Services for Veterans
There are organizations in Hunt County that help military veterans and their families.
- The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 81, helps veterans with disability forms.
- The American Legion Otho Morgan Post 17 is another group that supports veterans.
Famous People from Hunt County
Some notable individuals have come from Hunt County:
- Waggoner Carr - A Texas state representative and attorney general.
- Audie Murphy - A famous World War II soldier who received the Medal of Honor.
- Bart Millard - A well-known singer.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Hunt para niños
