Real County, Texas

Real County
County
The Real County Courthouse in Leakey, built in 1918 from local limestone, and renovated in 1978
The Real County Courthouse in Leakey, built in 1918 from local limestone, and renovated in 1978
Map of Texas highlighting Real County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°50′N 99°49′W / 29.84°N 99.81°W / 29.84; -99.81
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1913
Named forJulius Real
SeatLeakey
Largest cityCamp Wood
Area
 • Total
700 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Land699 sq mi (1,810 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,758
 • Density3.9/sq mi (1.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district21st
Websitewww.co.real.tx.us
Veterans Memorial at Real County courthouse
The Real County Historical Museum is located in a rustic building in Leakey.
Open gate to a grassy field in Real County

Real County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,758.[1] The county seat is Leakey.[2] The county is named for Julius Real (1860–1944), a former member of the Texas State Senate. The Alto Frio Baptist Encampment is located in an isolated area of Real County southeast of Leakey.

  1. ^ "Real County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.