Population overview
Childress County is home to roughly 6,643 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the Panhandle region, it ranks #3 of 10 counties by population. The combination of 710 square miles of land and 6,643 residents yields a density of about 9.4 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Childress County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Childress County sits in the lower half 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 Childress |
|---|---|---|
| Childress County | 6,643 | — |
| Panhandle region average | 5,696 | -14% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +185% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +75845% |
Neighboring county populations
Childress County shares borders with 4 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeman County | Quanah | 3,292 | 4.7 |
| Hall County | Memphis | 2,737 | 3.0 |
| Collingsworth County | Wellington | 2,487 | 2.7 |
| Cottle County | Paducah | 1,224 | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Childress County, Texas?+
Childress County has an estimated population of 6,643 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Childress County?+
Childress County has a population density of approximately 9.4 people per square mile across its 710 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Childress County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Childress County ranks #188 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 Childress County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Childress, Hardeman County is the most populous with about 3,292 residents.
How is Childress 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.