Concho County, Texas

Concho County, Texas
The Concho County Courthouse in Paint Rock
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Coordinates: 31°20′N 99°52′W / 31.33°N 99.86°W / 31.33; -99.86
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1879
Named afterConcho River
SeatPaint Rock
Largest cityEden
Area
 • Total
994 sq mi (2,570 km2)
 • Land984 sq mi (2,550 km2)
 • Water9.9 sq mi (26 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,303
 • Density3.36/sq mi (1.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.co.concho.tx.us

Concho County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,303. Its county seat is Paint Rock. The county was founded in 1858 and later organized in 1879. It is named for the Concho River.