Maverick County, Texas
Maverick County | |
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Historic Maverick County Courthouse in Eagle Pass | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 28°45′N 100°19′W / 28.75°N 100.32°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Named after | Samuel Maverick |
| Seat | Eagle Pass |
| Largest city | Eagle Pass |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,292 sq mi (3,350 km2) |
| • Land | 1,279 sq mi (3,310 km2) |
| • Water | 13 sq mi (30 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 57,887 |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 23rd |
| Website | www |
Maverick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 57,887. Its county seat is Eagle Pass. The county was created in 1856 and organized in 1871. It is named for Samuel Maverick, cattleman and state legislator.
The Eagle Pass, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Maverick County. It is east of the Mexican border.