Population overview
Concho County is home to roughly 3,607 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #69 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 992 square miles of land and 3,607 residents yields a density of about 3.6 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Concho County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Concho 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 Concho |
|---|---|---|
| Concho County | 3,607 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +2146% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +424% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +139768% |
Neighboring county populations
Concho 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 |
| Runnels County | Ballinger | 9,693 | 9.2 |
| Coleman County | Coleman | 7,915 | 6.2 |
| McCulloch County | Brady | 7,472 | 7.0 |
| Menard County | Menard | 1,956 | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Concho County, Texas?+
Concho County has an estimated population of 3,607 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Concho County?+
Concho County has a population density of approximately 3.6 people per square mile across its 992 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Concho County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Concho County ranks #210 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 Concho County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Concho, Tom Green County is the most populous with about 120,602 residents.
How is Concho 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.