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 |
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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.