Throckmorton, Texas
Town · Population 765 · #888 in Texas
About Throckmorton
Set in the northern part of Texas, Throckmorton is a tiny community, home to 765 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Throckmorton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 461 residents per square mile.
📰 Throckmorton News Today
- Major 4,000-acre wildfire burns along Young–Throckmorton line Texomashomepage.com · Aug 14
- Driver killed after running into semi-truck in Throckmorton BigCountryHomepage.com · Aug 11
- Trey Carrington Obituary (2026) - Throckmorton, TX - Smith Family Funeral Homes - Throckmorton Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- How many people live in Throckmorton County, TX? USAFacts · Apr 6
- 2026 Preseason Preview: Throckmorton Greyhounds News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Throckmorton Unique
- The only place in America named Throckmorton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Throckmorton County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Throckmorton
- THROCKMORTON COLLEGIATE ISD
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)765
Rank in state#888 of 1,224
Land area1.66 sq mi
Density461/sq mi
Coordinates33.1821, -99.1798