Delta County, Texas
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Delta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,230.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Cooper.[2] The county was founded in 1870 and is named for its triangular shape,[3] which resembles the Greek letter delta.
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Delta County | |
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Coordinates: 33°23′N 95°40′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1870 |
Seat | Cooper |
Largest city | Cooper |
Area | |
• Total | 278 sq mi (720 km2) |
• Land | 257 sq mi (670 km2) |
• Water | 21 sq mi (50 km2) 7.6% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,230 |
• Density | 19/sq mi (7.3/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Website | www |
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Meanders of two forks of the Sulphur River formed its northern and southern boundaries and meet at its easternmost point. Delta County was one of 19[4] prohibition, or entirely dry, counties in the state of Texas. As of 2015[update], Delta County is no longer a dry county.