Population |
3,387 |
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Physical Features: West Texas prairie, hills, Colorado River valley; sandy loam, red soils; E.V. Spence Reservoir, Oak Creek Reservoir.
Economy: Oil and gas, government/services, agriculture.
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History: From around 1700 to the 1870s, Comanche bands roamed through the area. Ranches began operating after the Civil War. County was created and organized in 1889 from Tom Green County; named for Gov. Richard Coke.
Race/Ethnicity: (In percent) Anglo, 74.2; Black, 1.0; Hispanic, 22.1; Asian, 0.1; Other, 2.5; Two or more races, 1.9.
Vital Statistics, annual: Births, 39; deaths, 53; marriages, 11; divorces, 12.
Recreation: Hunting, fishing, Caliche Loop birdwatching trail; lakes; Sumac hiking trail; historic sites, Fort Chadbourne, county museum, Fort Chadbourne Days in May; amphitheater.
Minerals: Oil, gas.
Agriculture: Beef cattle, small grains, sheep and goats, hay. Market value $7.8 million.
ROBERT LEE (1,073) county seat; oil and gas, wind farms, ranching, government/services; old jail museum.
Bronte (999) ranching, oil.
Other towns include: Silver (34) and Tennyson (46). Also, a small part of Blackwell (298).
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A ranch entrance west of Robert Lee. Photo by Robert Plocheck. |