Population overview
Borden County is home to roughly 567 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #50 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 899 square miles of land and 567 residents yields a density of about 0.6 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Borden County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Borden 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 Borden |
|---|---|---|
| Borden County | 567 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +7594% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +3236% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +889675% |
Neighboring county populations
Borden County shares borders with 6 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | Big Spring | 30,504 | 33.8 |
| Scurry County | Snyder | 16,162 | 17.9 |
| Dawson County | Lamesa | 11,776 | 13.1 |
| Mitchell County | Colorado City | 8,947 | 9.8 |
| Lynn County | Tahoka | 6,017 | 6.7 |
| Garza County | Post | 4,510 | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borden County, Texas?+
Borden County has an estimated population of 567 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Borden County?+
Borden County has a population density of approximately 0.6 people per square mile across its 899 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Borden County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Borden County ranks #250 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.00% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Borden County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Borden, Howard County is the most populous with about 30,504 residents.
How is Borden 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.