Texas

Stephens

9,101
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Stephens

Stephens, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 230. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,101.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,560 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 45 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Elm Creek Raid TX, and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,101
20109,630
20009,674
19909,010
19809,926
19708,414
19608,885
195010,597
194012,356
193016,560
192015,403
19107,980
19006,466
18904,926
18804,725
1870330
1860230
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Stephens

Military engagements that took place in Stephens, Texas.

Elm Creek Raid TX
1864

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Frequently asked about Stephens

When does Stephens first appear in the US census?
Stephens, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 230.
What is the population of Stephens?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Stephens had a recorded population of 9,101.
When did Stephens's population peak?
Stephens's recorded population peaked at 16,560 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Stephens?
1 documented military engagement took place in Stephens, including Elm Creek Raid TX.
How many historic places are in Stephens?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Stephens, Texas.
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