Hansford County, Texas

Hansford County, Texas
Hansford County Courthouse in Spearman
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Coordinates: 36°17′N 101°21′W / 36.28°N 101.35°W / 36.28; -101.35
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1889
Named afterJohn M. Hansford
SeatSpearman
Largest citySpearman
Area
 • Total
920 sq mi (2,400 km2)
 • Land920 sq mi (2,400 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2)  0.06%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,285
 • Density5.7/sq mi (2.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district13th
Websitewww.co.hansford.tx.us

Hansford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,285. Its county seat is Spearman. The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1889. It is named for John M. Hansford, a Texas state congressman and judge.