Stephenville
City in Erath County, Texas

Stephenville is a city in Erath County, Texas, with 20,897 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,273 ft (388 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lingleville, 9.4 miles W.
- 20,897residents (2020 Census)
- 1,273 ftelevation · 388 m
- 12.2 sq miland area · 31.5 km²
- 1,717 / sq mipopulation density
- 76402ZIP code
About Stephenville
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. 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".
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Living in Stephenville
- Median household income
- $53,015
- Median home value
- $241,300
- Median rent
- $1,134/mo
- Median age
- 25.1
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Stephenville had 20,897 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,897 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,717 per sq mi (663 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stephenville at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Erath County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,897 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.17 sq mi (31.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2145° N, 98.2199° W |
| ZIP code | 76402 |
| Official website | ci.stephenville.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4870208 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stephenville
- Lingleville9.4 mi W
- Huckabay10.2 mi NW
- Dublin11.2 mi SW
- Bluff Dale14.7 mi NE
- Hico19.4 mi SE
- De Leon19.8 mi W
- Proctor20.0 mi SW
- Carlton20.6 mi S
- Tolar21.3 mi NE
- Lipan23.3 mi NE
- Gordon24.4 mi N
- Mingus25.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stephenville
What county is Stephenville in?
Stephenville is in Erath County, Texas.
What is the population of Stephenville, TX?
20,897 people lived in Stephenville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stephenville, TX?
The ZIP code of Stephenville is 76402.
What is the elevation of Stephenville?
1,273 feet (388 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stephenville?
Lingleville (9.4 mi), Huckabay (10.2 mi), Dublin (11.2 mi), Bluff Dale (14.7 mi), Hico (19.4 mi).
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