The Texas Panhandle gets its name for its proximity to the handle-shaped portion of its neighbor, Oklahoma. It is the state's least populated region. Land for sale in Castro County, Texas, recently totaled $49 million and around 7,000 acres. Castro County ranks 230th out of 254 counties in the Lone Star State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Castro County with land and rural real estate for sale, Dimmitt featured the most land for sale. Agriculture and farming drives the Castro County economy, with 532 farms recorded in the county during the U.S. Census in 2012. Farming activities in Castro County generate annual revenues of $15 million, the majority of which comes from livestock products. Castro County is the 169th largest county (899 square miles) in Texas. It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of the state.