Texas

Erath

42,545
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Erath

Erath, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 2,425. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 42,545.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202042,545
201037,890
200033,001
199027,991
198022,560
197018,141
196016,236
195018,434
194020,760
193020,804
192028,385
191032,095
190029,966
189021,594
188011,796
18701,801
18602,425
Source

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

Historic places in Erath

National Register of Historic Places listings in Erath, Texas.

Bluff Dale Suspension Bridge
Bluff Dale
Thurber Historic District
Thurber
Erath County Courthouse
Stephenville
Erath Memorial Arch
Stephenville
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Frequently asked about Erath

When does Erath first appear in the US census?
Erath, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 2,425.
What is the population of Erath?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Erath had a recorded population of 42,545.
How many historic places are in Erath?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Erath, Texas.
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