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Young County


Origin of the Name

Young County was named after William Cocke Young, an early Texas settler, attorney, sheriff, and United States Marshal.

Young County

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County Seat Graham

Established 1856

Population 17,867

Median Age 40.7

Land Area 914.5 sq mi

Water Area 16.36 sq mi

Total Area 930.86 sq mi

Percent Urban 48.05%

Percent Rural 51.95%

Latitude, Longitude 33.2200° N, 98.7481° W