Bosque County | |
|---|---|
 The Bosque County Courthouse in Meridian | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
 Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°54′N 97°38′W / 31.9°N 97.63°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Named for | Bosque River |
| Seat | Meridian |
| Largest city | Clifton |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,003 sq mi (2,600 km2) |
| • Land | 983 sq mi (2,550 km2) |
| • Water | 20 sq mi (50 km2) 1.99% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,235 |
| • Density | 18/sq mi (7.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 31st |
| Website | www |
Bosque County (/ˈbɒski/ BOSS-kee) is a county located in the greater Waco area. The county sits just northwest of Waco in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,235.[1][2] Its county seat is Meridian,[3] while Clifton is the largest city and the cultural/financial center of the county. The county is named for the Bosque River, which runs through the center of the county north to south. The Brazos River makes up the eastern border, along with the Lake Whitney reservoir it feeds.[4]
Since 2015, Bosque County has been represented in the Texas House of Representatives by Republican DeWayne Burns. The previous 10-year representative was Republican Rob Orr of Burleson.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Bosque County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ "Bosque County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Bosque County