Cochran County, Texas

Cochran County
The Cochran County Courthouse in Morton.
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°36′N 102°50′W / 33.6°N 102.83°W / 33.6; -102.83
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1924
Named afterRobert E. Cochran
SeatMorton
Largest cityMorton
Area
  Total
775 sq mi (2,010 km2)
  Land775 sq mi (2,010 km2)
  Water0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2)  0.01%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,547
  Density3.3/sq mi (1.3/km2)
Congressional district19th
Websitewww.co.cochran.tx.us

Cochran County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,547. The county seat is Morton. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1924. It is named for Robert E. Cochran, a defender of the Alamo.