Jones County, Texas
Jones County is a county in the state of Texas in the United States. In 2020, 19,663 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Anson. It was named for Anson Jones, the fifth president of the Republic of Texas. Alcoholic drinks can not be purchased in Jones County.
| Jones County, Texas | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of Texas | |
Texas's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1881 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Anson |
| Largest City | Abilene |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
937.1 sq mi (2,427 km²) 928.6 sq mi (2,405 km²) 8.6 sq mi (22 km²), 0.9 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
19,663 auto/sq mi (Expression error: Unrecognized word "auto"./km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.co.jones.tx.us | |
| Named for: Anson Jones | |
Geography
The county has a total area of 937 square miles.
References
- ↑ "Jones County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.