Quick Facts
CapitalAustin
Largest CityHouston
Population22,490,022
Per Capita Income$28,486
NicknameLone Star State
StatehoodDecember 29, 1845
State BirdMockingbird
State FlowerBluebonnet
State TreePecan
State SongTexas, Our Texas
Geography
Land Area261,914 sq mi
Water Area6,687 sq mi
Total Area268,601 sq mi
RegionSouth
About Texas
Texas, known as the “Lone Star State,” has a population of 22,490,022 and a per capita income of $28,486. The state capital is Austin and the largest city is Houston. Texas joined the Union on December 29, 1845 and covers 268,601 square miles across the South region. Explore 290 cities and towns across Texas with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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