Stephenville, Texas

Stephenville
City
Downtown Stephenville, Texas
Location of Stephenville, Texas
Coordinates: 32°12′35″N 98°14′15″W / 32.20972°N 98.23750°W / 32.20972; -98.23750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyErath
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  City CouncilMayor
Area
  Total
11.91 sq mi (30.85 km2)
  Land11.89 sq mi (30.79 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
1,342 ft (409 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
20,897
  Density1,440.4/sq mi (556.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76401-76402
Area code254
FIPS code48-70208
GNIS feature ID2411977
WebsiteStephenville, Texas

Stephenville is a city in and the county seat of Erath County, Texas, United States. It sits on the North Bosque River, which rises nearby. Founded in 1854, it is home to Tarleton State University. Located in north-central Texas, Stephenville's population was 20,847 as of the 2020 census, and it is the principal city in the Stephenville Micropolitan Statistical Area. Stephenville is among several communities that call themselves the "Cowboy Capital of the World".