[3] It was originally named Buchanan County, after U.S. President James Buchanan, but was renamed in 1861 for Alexander H. Stephens, the vice president of the Confederate States of America.

Around 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In 2016, the Democrat for president, Hillary Clinton, received just 10% of the county's vote.

The last Democrat to win the county in a presidential election was southerner Jimmy Carter, and the last Democrat to receive over 1,000 votes in the county was southerner Bill Clinton.

[12] Media related to Stephens County, Texas at Wikimedia Commons