McCulloch County, Texas

McCulloch County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°12′N 99°21′W / 31.2°N 99.35°W / 31.2; -99.35
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1876
Named afterBenjamin McCulloch
SeatBrady
Largest cityBrady
Area
  Total
1,073 sq mi (2,780 km2)
  Land1,066 sq mi (2,760 km2)
  Water7.8 sq mi (20 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
7,630
  Density7.1/sq mi (2.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.co.mcculloch.tx.us

McCulloch County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 7,630. Its county seat is Brady. The county was created in 1856 and later organized in 1876. It is named for Benjamin McCulloch, a famous Texas Ranger and Confederate general.

The geographical center of Texas lies within McCulloch County, near Brady.