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CBSAs are delineated on the basis of a central contiguous area of relatively high population density, known as an urban area. The counties containing the core urban area are known as the "central counties" of the CBSA; these are defined as having at least 50% of their population living in urban areas of at least 10,000 in population. [8]
The Texas Legislature established Yoakum County from Bexar County in 1876. The county was organized in 1907, and Plains became the county seat. In 1900, the area had only 26 residents. One ranch in the county that year was devoted to cattle, rather than crops. [10] Sale of state land after 1900 brought an increase in population.
Goliad County (/ ˈ ɡ oʊ l i æ d / GOH-lee-ad) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas.As of the 2020 census, the population is 7,012. [1] Its county seat is Goliad. [2] The county is named for Father Miguel Hidalgo; "Goliad" is an anagram, [3] minus the silent H.
Total transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000) 2,320 Total retail sales, 2017 ($1,000) 62,223 Total retail sales per capita, 2017: $12,639.00 Transportation: Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2016-2020: 17.4 Income and Poverty: Median household income (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020: $50,198.00 Per ...
Scurry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 16,932. [1] Its county seat is Snyder, [2] which is the home for Western Texas College. Scurry County is named for Confederate General William Scurry. The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1884. [3]
1873 Gulf, Western Texas and Pacific Railway connects Victoria with Cuero and the coast. [3] 1882 New York, Texas and Mexican Railway provides the first cross-country route to Rosenberg Junction in Fort Bend County. [3] 1883 Texas Continental Meat Company is erected in the county and is the largest meat packing plant in Texas. [3]
The county seat and only incorporated community in the county is the city of Canadian. [2] The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1887. [3] It is named for John Hemphill, a judge and Confederate congressman. [4] Hemphill County is the most recent Texas county to permit alcohol sales. [5] [6]
Texas is one of only 7 states not to have a state income tax. [22] [23] The state sales tax rate, 6.25%, is above the national medium, with localities adding up to 2% (8.25% total). [24] Texas does have a "back to school" sales tax holiday once a year (generally around the first weekend in August) on clothing and footwear under $100. [25]