Erath County, Texas

Erath County
Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville, Texas.
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°14′N 98°13′W / 32.23°N 98.22°W / 32.23; -98.22
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1856
Named forGeorge Bernard Erath
SeatStephenville
Largest cityStephenville
Area
 • Total1,090 sq mi (2,800 km2)
 • Land1,083 sq mi (2,800 km2)
 • Water6.7 sq mi (17 km2)  0.6%
Population
 • Total42,545
 • Density39/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.erath.tx.us

Erath County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 42,545 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Stephanville.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Erath County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.