Population overview
Baylor County is home to roughly 3,472 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #26 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 871 square miles of land and 3,472 residents yields a density of about 4.0 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Baylor County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Baylor County sits in the bottom 25% of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor County | 3,472 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +7171% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +445% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +145206% |
Neighboring county populations
Baylor County shares borders with 5 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | Vernon | 12,481 | 12.9 |
| Archer County | Archer City | 9,129 | 10.0 |
| Knox County | Benjamin | 3,192 | 3.7 |
| Throckmorton County | Throckmorton | 1,554 | 1.7 |
| Foard County | Crowell | 1,044 | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baylor County, Texas?+
Baylor County has an estimated population of 3,472 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Baylor County?+
Baylor County has a population density of approximately 4.0 people per square mile across its 871 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Baylor County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Baylor County ranks #211 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.01% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Baylor County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Baylor, Wilbarger County is the most populous with about 12,481 residents.
How is Baylor County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.