Asherton, Texas
City · Population 678 · #915 in Texas
About Asherton
Asherton is a tiny community in southwestern Texas counting 678 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Asherton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 827 residents per square mile.
📰 Asherton News Today
- Edinburg resident claims $1M scratch ticket bought near Carrizo Springs MyRGV.com · May 27
- Jose Sosa Obituary (2026) - Asherton, TX - Leonard Funeral Home - Carrizo Springs Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Border Patrol intercepts human smuggling attempt near Asherton, arrests U.S. citizen driver KGNS · Mar 27
- Everardo Estrada Obituary - Houston, TX Dignity Memorial · Apr 22
- Asuncion Medina Hernandez - View Obituary & Service Information Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries · Apr 9
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What Makes Asherton Unique
- The only place in America named Asherton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)678
Rank in state#915 of 1,224
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density827/sq mi
Coordinates28.4461, -99.7603