Population overview
Crockett County is home to roughly 2,769 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #41 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 2,808 square miles of land and 2,769 residents yields a density of about 1.0 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Crockett County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Crockett 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 Crockett |
|---|---|---|
| Crockett County | 2,769 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +1476% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +583% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +182097% |
Neighboring county populations
Crockett County shares borders with 9 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Verde County | Del Rio | 47,835 | 15.1 |
| Pecos County | Fort Stockton | 14,560 | 3.1 |
| Crane County | Crane | 4,554 | 5.8 |
| Sutton County | Sonora | 3,203 | 2.2 |
| Reagan County | Big Lake | 3,166 | 2.7 |
| Upton County | Rankin | 3,131 | 2.5 |
| Schleicher County | Eldorado | 2,245 | 1.7 |
| Irion County | Mertzon | 1,463 | 1.4 |
| Terrell County | Sanderson | 702 | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crockett County, Texas?+
Crockett County has an estimated population of 2,769 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Crockett County?+
Crockett County has a population density of approximately 1.0 people per square mile across its 2,808 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Crockett County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Crockett County ranks #225 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 Crockett County?+
Among the 9 counties bordering Crockett, Val Verde County is the most populous with about 47,835 residents.
How is Crockett 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.