Texas

Limestone

22,146
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Limestone

Limestone, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 2,608. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 22,146.

Its recorded population peaked at 39,497 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 44 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Parker's Fort, Fetterman Fight / Fort Phil Kearny — PLACEHOLDER NOTE, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202022,146
201023,384
200022,051
199020,946
198020,224
197018,100
196020,413
195025,251
194033,781
193039,497
192033,283
191034,621
190032,573
189021,678
188016,246
18708,591
18604,537
18502,608
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Limestone

Military engagements that took place in Limestone, Texas.

Battle of Parker's Fort
1836
Fetterman Fight / Fort Phil Kearny — PLACEHOLDER NOTE
1866

Historic places in Limestone

National Register of Historic Places listings in Limestone, Texas.

Johnston, Joseph E., Confederate Reunion Grounds
Mexia
Texas Hall, Old Trinity University
Tehuacana
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Frequently asked about Limestone

When does Limestone first appear in the US census?
Limestone, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 2,608.
What is the population of Limestone?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Limestone had a recorded population of 22,146.
When did Limestone's population peak?
Limestone's recorded population peaked at 39,497 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Limestone?
2 documented military engagements took place in Limestone, including Battle of Parker's Fort, Fetterman Fight / Fort Phil Kearny — PLACEHOLDER NOTE.
How many historic places are in Limestone?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Limestone, Texas.
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