Texas

Armstrong

1,848
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Armstrong

Armstrong, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 31. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 1,848.

Its recorded population peaked at 3,329 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 44 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Dry Fork of the Red River, Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (Texas 1874), Battle of Palo Duro Canyon, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20201,848
20101,901
20002,148
19902,021
19801,994
19701,895
19601,966
19502,215
19402,495
19303,329
19202,816
19102,682
19001,205
1890944
188031
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Armstrong

Military engagements that took place in Armstrong, Texas.

Battle of Dry Fork of the Red River
1874
Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (Texas 1874)
1874
Battle of Palo Duro Canyon
1874

Historic places in Armstrong

National Register of Historic Places listings in Armstrong, Texas.

Goodnight, Charles and Mary Ann (Molly), Ranch House
Goodnight
J A Ranch
Palo Duro
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Frequently asked about Armstrong

When does Armstrong first appear in the US census?
Armstrong, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 31.
What is the population of Armstrong?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Armstrong had a recorded population of 1,848.
When did Armstrong's population peak?
Armstrong's recorded population peaked at 3,329 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Armstrong?
3 documented military engagements took place in Armstrong, including Battle of Dry Fork of the Red River, Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (Texas 1874), Battle of Palo Duro Canyon.
How many historic places are in Armstrong?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Armstrong, Texas.
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