Delta County, Texas

Delta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,230. Its county seat and largest city is Cooper. The county was founded in 1870 and is named for its triangular shape, which resembles the Greek letter delta.

Delta County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°23′N 95°40′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1870
SeatCooper
Largest cityCooper
Area
  Total278 sq mi (720 km2)
  Land257 sq mi (670 km2)
  Water21 sq mi (50 km2)  7.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total5,230
  Density19/sq mi (7.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.deltacountytx.com

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 prohibition, or entirely dry, counties in the state of Texas. As of 2015, Delta County is no longer a dry county.

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