Olton, Texas
City · Population 1,933 · #622 in Texas
About Olton
Olton, TX is a small town located in northwestern Texas, home to 1,933 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Olton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,421 residents per square mile.
📰 Olton News Today
- Olton High School (TX) Football MaxPreps · Aug 16
- Schedule - Olton Mustangs (Olton, TX) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 16
- Don Franks Obituary (2026) - Olton, TX - Ramage Funeral Directors, Inc. - Olton Legacy obituary · Jun 26
- Marlin Edwards (Plainview) Obituary Jun 1, 2026 Kornerstone Funeral Directors · Jun 1
- Pablo S. Rivera Obituary Dec 3, 2025 Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory · Dec 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Olton Unique
- The only place in America named Olton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Olton
- Olton City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Olton
- HP WEBB EL
- OLTON H S
- OLTON J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,933
Rank in state#622 of 1,224
Land area1.36 sq mi
Density1,421/sq mi
Coordinates34.1802, -102.1370