Howard County, Texas
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Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 34,860.[1] Its county seat is Big Spring.[2] The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1882.[3] It is named for Volney E. Howard, a U.S. Congressman from Texas.[4]
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Howard County | |
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Coordinates: 32°19′N 101°26′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1882 |
Named for | Volney E. Howard |
Seat | Big Spring |
Largest city | Big Spring |
Area | |
• Total | 904 sq mi (2,340 km2) |
• Land | 901 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
• Water | 3 sq mi (8 km2) 0.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 34,860 |
• Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 19th |
Website | www |
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Howard County is included in the Big Spring, Texas micropolitan statistical area.