Runnels County, Texas

Runnels County
The Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°50′N 99°58′W / 31.83°N 99.97°W / 31.83; -99.97
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1880
Named afterHiram G. Runnels
SeatBallinger
Largest cityBallinger
Area
  Total
1,057 sq mi (2,740 km2)
  Land1,051 sq mi (2,720 km2)
  Water6.2 sq mi (16 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
9,900
  Density9.4/sq mi (3.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.co.runnels.tx.us

Runnels County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,900. Its county seat is Ballinger. The county was created in 1858 and later organized in 1880. It is named for Hiram G. Runnels, a Texas state legislator.