McCulloch County | |
|---|---|
 The McCulloch County Courthouse in Brady | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
 Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°12′N 99°21′W / 31.2°N 99.35°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Named for | Benjamin McCulloch |
| Seat | Brady |
| Largest city | Brady |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,073 sq mi (2,780 km2) |
| • Land | 1,066 sq mi (2,760 km2) |
| • Water | 7.8 sq mi (20 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,630 |
| • Density | 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
McCulloch County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 7,630.[1] Its county seat is Brady.[2] The county was created in 1856 and later organized in 1876.[3] It is named for Benjamin McCulloch, a famous Texas Ranger and Confederate general.
The geographical center of Texas lies within McCulloch County, near Brady.[4]
- ^ "McCulloch 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.
- ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- ^ "Environment". Texas Almanac. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved May 3, 2014.