Population overview
Coke County is home to roughly 3,412 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #70 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 899 square miles of land and 3,412 residents yields a density of about 3.8 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Coke County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Coke 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 Coke |
|---|---|---|
| Coke County | 3,412 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +2274% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +454% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +147761% |
Neighboring county populations
Coke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Green County | San Angelo | 120,602 | 79.2 |
| Nolan County | Sweetwater | 14,117 | 15.5 |
| Runnels County | Ballinger | 9,693 | 9.2 |
| Mitchell County | Colorado City | 8,947 | 9.8 |
| Sterling County | Sterling City | 1,349 | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coke County, Texas?+
Coke County has an estimated population of 3,412 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Coke County?+
Coke County has a population density of approximately 3.8 people per square mile across its 899 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Coke County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Coke County ranks #213 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.01% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Coke County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Coke, Tom Green County is the most populous with about 120,602 residents.
How is Coke 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.