Population overview
Collingsworth County is home to roughly 2,487 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the Panhandle region, it ranks #9 of 10 counties by population. The combination of 919 square miles of land and 2,487 residents yields a density of about 2.7 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Collingsworth County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Collingsworth County | 2,487 | — |
| Panhandle region average | 5,696 | +129% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +661% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +202756% |
Neighboring county populations
Collingsworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress County | Childress | 6,643 | 9.4 |
| Wheeler County | Wheeler | 4,773 | 5.2 |
| Donley County | Clarendon | 3,213 | 3.5 |
| Hall County | Memphis | 2,737 | 3.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collingsworth County, Texas?+
Collingsworth County has an estimated population of 2,487 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Collingsworth County?+
Collingsworth County has a population density of approximately 2.7 people per square mile across its 919 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Collingsworth County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Collingsworth County ranks #229 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 Collingsworth County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Collingsworth, Childress County is the most populous with about 6,643 residents.
How is Collingsworth 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.