Population overview
Carson County is home to roughly 5,805 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #29 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 923 square miles of land and 5,805 residents yields a density of about 6.3 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Carson County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Carson 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 Carson |
|---|---|---|
| Carson County | 5,805 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +652% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +226% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +86808% |
Neighboring county populations
Carson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter County | Amarillo | 114,453 | 125.9 |
| Moore County | Dumas | 21,891 | 24.3 |
| Gray County | Pampa | 20,919 | 22.5 |
| Hutchinson County | Stinnett | 19,633 | 22.1 |
| Armstrong County | Claude | 1,843 | 2.0 |
| Roberts County | Miami | 867 | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carson County, Texas?+
Carson County has an estimated population of 5,805 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Carson County?+
Carson County has a population density of approximately 6.3 people per square mile across its 923 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Carson County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Carson County ranks #192 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.02% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Carson County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Carson, Potter County is the most populous with about 114,453 residents.
How is Carson 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.