Hartley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,382. The county seat is Channing. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1891. It is named for Oliver C. Hartley and his brother, Rufus K. Hartley, two early Texas legislators and lawyers.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (0.08%) are covered by water.

Major highways

  • 20px U.S. Highway 54
  • 20px U.S. Highway 87
  • 25px U.S. Highway 385
  • 20px State Highway 354

Adjacent counties

  • Dallam County (north)
  • Moore County (east)
  • Oldham County (south)
  • Quay County, New Mexico (southwest/Mountain Time Zone)
  • Union County, New Mexico (northwest/Mountain Time Zone)

Demographics