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Yoakum County


Origin of the Name

Yoakum County was named after Henderson King Yoakum (1810–1856), a soldier, attorney, and Texas historian.

Yoakum County

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County Seat Plains

Established 1876

Population 7,694

Median Age 30.7

Land Area 799.72 sq mi

Water Area 0.01 sq mi

Total Area 799.73 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 33.2115° N, 102.8975° W