Ector County, Administrative division in Texas, United States.
Ector County spans 901 square miles of semiarid land in western Texas, with Odessa serving as the county seat and main population center.
The county, established in 1887 and organized in 1891, received its name from Matthew Ector, a general who served in the Confederate Army.
The population of Ector County reflects a strong Hispanic presence, with over 60 percent of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino in recent demographics.
The county government offices operate from 300 North Grant in Odessa, providing services including property assessment, elections, and law enforcement administration.
The territory maintains several unincorporated communities, including the notably named settlement of Notrees and the former community of Arcade.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Odessa
Shares border with: Andrews County, Crane County, Upton County, Ward County, Winkler County, Midland County
Website: http://co.ector.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 31.87000,-102.54000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:47
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