Texas

Young

17,867
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Young

Young, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 592. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 17,867.

Its recorded population peaked at 20,128 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 11 percent.

On the ground today, 16 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Brazos Reserve Massacre – Civilian Attack, Tonkawa Massacre Aftermath — Refuge at Fort Griffin (1862–1864), Kiowa-Apache Raid on Elm Creek, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202017,867
201018,550
200017,943
199018,126
198019,083
197015,400
196017,254
195016,810
194019,004
193020,128
192013,379
191013,657
19006,540
18905,049
18804,726
1870135
1860592
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Young

Military engagements that took place in Young, Texas.

Brazos Reserve Massacre – Civilian Attack
1859
Tonkawa Massacre Aftermath — Refuge at Fort Griffin (1862–1864)
1862
Kiowa-Apache Raid on Elm Creek
1864
Elm Creek Raid Young County
1864
Elm Creek Raid — Young County Settlements (October 13, 1864)
1864
Belknap Creek Raid (1867)
1867
Adobe Creek Fight (Young County)
1867
Fort Belknap Skirmishes
1867
Raid on Young County TX
1867
Salt Creek Prairie Massacre
1871
Warren Wagon Train Massacre (Salt Creek Massacre)
1871
Salt Creek Prairie Skirmish
1871
Salt Creek Prairie Massacre (Warren Wagontrain Raid)
1871
Lost Valley Fight — Kiowa Attack on Texas Rangers (July 12, 1874)
1874
Lost Valley Fight
1874
Battle at Lost Valley
1874

Historic places in Young

National Register of Historic Places listings in Young, Texas.

Harrell Site
South Bend
Fort Belknap
Newcastle
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Frequently asked about Young

When does Young first appear in the US census?
Young, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 592.
What is the population of Young?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Young had a recorded population of 17,867.
When did Young's population peak?
Young's recorded population peaked at 20,128 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Young?
16 documented military engagements took place in Young, including Brazos Reserve Massacre – Civilian Attack, Tonkawa Massacre Aftermath — Refuge at Fort Griffin (1862–1864), Kiowa-Apache Raid on Elm Creek.
How many historic places are in Young?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Young, Texas.
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