Texas

Donley

3,258
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Donley

Donley, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 160. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 3,258.

Its recorded population peaked at 10,262 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 68 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of McClellan Creek Nov 8 1872, Battle of McClellan Creek (Red River War), Mackenzie's Raid on McClellan Creek, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20203,258
20103,677
20003,828
19903,696
19804,075
19703,641
19604,449
19506,216
19407,487
193010,262
19208,035
19105,284
19002,756
18901,056
1880160
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Donley

Military engagements that took place in Donley, Texas.

Battle of McClellan Creek Nov 8 1872
1872
Battle of McClellan Creek (Red River War)
1872
Mackenzie's Raid on McClellan Creek
1872
North Fork of Red River (Mackenzie 1872)
1872
North Fork of the Red River Fight 1874
1874
Price's Column at Dry Creek
1874

Historic places in Donley

National Register of Historic Places listings in Donley, Texas.

Donley County Courthouse and Jail
Clarendon
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Frequently asked about Donley

When does Donley first appear in the US census?
Donley, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 160.
What is the population of Donley?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Donley had a recorded population of 3,258.
When did Donley's population peak?
Donley's recorded population peaked at 10,262 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Donley?
6 documented military engagements took place in Donley, including Battle of McClellan Creek Nov 8 1872, Battle of McClellan Creek (Red River War), Mackenzie's Raid on McClellan Creek.
How many historic places are in Donley?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Donley, Texas.
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