Population overview
Camp County is home to roughly 13,380 people, making up about 0.04% of the total population of Texas. Within the East Texas region, it ranks #36 of 44 counties by population. The combination of 198 square miles of land and 13,380 residents yields a density of about 67.6 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Camp County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Camp 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 Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Camp County | 13,380 | — |
| East Texas region average | 64,981 | +386% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +41% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +37606% |
Neighboring county populations
Camp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County | Quitman | 49,688 | 76.4 |
| Upshur County | Gilmer | 44,410 | 75.5 |
| Titus County | Mount Pleasant | 31,563 | 76.8 |
| Morris County | Daingerfield | 12,133 | 47.8 |
| Franklin County | Mount Vernon | 10,994 | 38.4 |
What the numbers mean
Camp County's density of about 67.6 people per square mile is about 56% of the Texas statewide average of roughly 121. Put another way, there are about 9 acres of land for every resident.
At this density the county is anchored by one or two real towns, with farms and ranches between them. Hospitals, school districts and retail tend to concentrate in Pittsburg, which draws shoppers and workers from surrounding rural areas.
Camp County in statewide context
By population the county ranks 149th of 254; by land area it ranks 252nd; and by density it ranks 66th. It punches above its size — more people than its land area alone would suggest.
Texas's population is extremely concentrated: the ten largest counties hold well over half of all Texans, while more than 150 counties have fewer than 30,000 residents. Camp County belongs to that large group of smaller counties.
About the data
Population figures on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau. The decennial census provides the official count every ten years, and the Bureau's annual Population Estimates Program updates county totals between censuses. Land area comes from the Census Gazetteer and excludes water. Figures are rounded and may differ slightly from county or school district estimates that use other methods. See our methodology page for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Camp County, Texas?+
Camp County has an estimated population of 13,380 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Camp County?+
Camp County has a population density of approximately 67.6 people per square mile across its 198 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Camp County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Camp County ranks #149 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.04% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Camp County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Camp, Wood County is the most populous with about 49,688 residents.
How is Camp 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.