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Ector County


Origin of the Name

Ector County was named after Matthew Ector (1822–1879), a Confederate general who served during the Civil War.

Ector County

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County Details

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County Seat Odessa

Established 1887

Population 165,171

Median Age 31.5

Land Area 897.86 sq mi

Water Area 3.96 sq mi

Total Area 901.82 sq mi

Percent Urban 90.91%

Percent Rural 9.09%

Latitude, Longitude 31.8246° N, 102.5298° W