Population overview
Callahan County is home to roughly 14,491 people, making up about 0.05% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #52 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 899 square miles of land and 14,491 residents yields a density of about 16.1 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Callahan County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Callahan County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Callahan |
|---|---|---|
| Callahan County | 14,491 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +459% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +31% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +34715% |
Neighboring county populations
Callahan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | Abilene | 150,077 | 163.8 |
| Brown County | Brownwood | 38,711 | 41.0 |
| Jones County | Anson | 20,861 | 22.4 |
| Eastland County | Eastland | 18,143 | 19.6 |
| Coleman County | Coleman | 7,915 | 6.2 |
| Shackelford County | Albany | 3,197 | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Callahan County, Texas?+
Callahan County has an estimated population of 14,491 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Callahan County?+
Callahan County has a population density of approximately 16.1 people per square mile across its 899 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Callahan County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Callahan County ranks #141 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.05% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Callahan County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Callahan, Taylor County is the most populous with about 150,077 residents.
How is Callahan 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.