Population overview
Coleman County is home to roughly 7,915 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #60 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 1,273 square miles of land and 7,915 residents yields a density of about 6.2 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Coleman County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Coleman 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 Coleman |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman County | 7,915 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +924% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +139% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +63640% |
Neighboring county populations
Coleman 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 |
| Callahan County | Baird | 14,491 | 16.1 |
| Runnels County | Ballinger | 9,693 | 9.2 |
| McCulloch County | Brady | 7,472 | 7.0 |
| Concho County | Paint Rock | 3,607 | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coleman County, Texas?+
Coleman County has an estimated population of 7,915 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Coleman County?+
Coleman County has a population density of approximately 6.2 people per square mile across its 1,273 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Coleman County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Coleman County ranks #177 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 Coleman County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Coleman, Taylor County is the most populous with about 150,077 residents.
How is Coleman 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.