Castro County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,371. Its county seat is Dimmitt. The county was named for Henri Castro, who was consul general to France for the Republic of Texas and the founder of a colony in Texas.
The county was created in 1876 and was organized in 1891.
On April 10, 2023, an explosion and subsequent fire at South Fork Dairy, about 10 miles south of Dimmitt, resulted in the deaths of an estimated 18,000 dairy cattle.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which (0.5%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- 25px U.S. Highway 60
- 25px U.S. Highway 385
- 20px State Highway 86
- 20px State Highway 194
Adjacent counties
- Deaf Smith County (north)
- Randall County (northeast)
- Swisher County (east)
- Hale County (southeast)
- Lamb County (south)
- Parmer County (west)