Texas

Llano

21,243
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Llano

Llano, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,101. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 21,243.

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

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Jack Hays Fight at Enchanted Rock, Packsaddle Mountain Fight, Packsaddle Mountain Fight — Llano County Rangers vs Comanche, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202021,243
201019,301
200017,044
199011,631
198010,144
19706,979
19605,240
19505,377
19405,996
19305,538
19205,360
19106,520
19007,301
18906,772
18804,962
18701,379
18601,101
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Llano

Military engagements that took place in Llano, Texas.

Jack Hays Fight at Enchanted Rock
1841
Packsaddle Mountain Fight
1873
Packsaddle Mountain Fight — Llano County Rangers vs Comanche
1873
Fight at Packsaddle Mountain
1873

Historic places in Llano

National Register of Historic Places listings in Llano, Texas.

Llano County Courthouse and Jail
Llano
Southern Hotel
Llano
Badu Building
Llano
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Frequently asked about Llano

When does Llano first appear in the US census?
Llano, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,101.
What is the population of Llano?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Llano had a recorded population of 21,243.
Were any battles fought in Llano?
4 documented military engagements took place in Llano, including Jack Hays Fight at Enchanted Rock, Packsaddle Mountain Fight, Packsaddle Mountain Fight — Llano County Rangers vs Comanche.
How many historic places are in Llano?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Llano, Texas.
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