Texas

Culberson

2,188
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Culberson

Culberson, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 912. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,188.

Its recorded population peaked at 3,429 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 36 percent.

On the ground today, 15 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Van Horn's Well TX, Skirmish at Delaware Creek, Van Horn Wells Apache Fight, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,188
20102,398
20002,975
19903,407
19803,315
19703,429
19602,794
19501,825
19401,653
19301,228
1920912
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Culberson

Military engagements that took place in Culberson, Texas.

Battle of Van Horn's Well TX
1866
Skirmish at Delaware Creek
1867
Van Horn Wells Apache Fight
1869
Guadalupe Mountains Apache Engagements
1869
Guadalupe Pass Apache Ambush (1869)
1869
Van Horn Wells Action (1880)
1880
Eagle Springs Fight — Victorio (July 30, 1880)
1880
Van Horn Wells Fight 1880
1880
Van Horn Mountains Fight (Victorio War)
1880
Battle of Guadalupe Mountains NM
1880
Diablo Mountains Skirmish — 10th Cavalry vs Victorio
1880
Battle of Rattlesnake Springs (Victorio)
1880
Victorio's Raids into Texas — Sierra Diablo (1880)
1880
Battle of Rattlesnake Springs — 10th Cavalry vs Victorio
1880
Diablo Mountains Apache Skirmish
1881

Historic places in Culberson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Culberson, Texas.

Pratt, Wallace E., House
Salt Flat
Pratt, Wallace, Lodge
Gaudalupe Mountain National Park
Guadalupe Ranch
Salt Flat
Pinery Station
Gaudalupe Mountain National Park
First Presbyterian Church
Van Horn
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Frequently asked about Culberson

When does Culberson first appear in the US census?
Culberson, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 912.
What is the population of Culberson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Culberson had a recorded population of 2,188.
When did Culberson's population peak?
Culberson's recorded population peaked at 3,429 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Culberson?
15 documented military engagements took place in Culberson, including Battle of Van Horn's Well TX, Skirmish at Delaware Creek, Van Horn Wells Apache Fight.
How many historic places are in Culberson?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Culberson, Texas.
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