Population overview
Crosby County is home to roughly 4,852 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #34 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 900 square miles of land and 4,852 residents yields a density of about 5.4 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Crosby County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Crosby 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 Crosby |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby County | 4,852 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +799% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +290% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +103878% |
Neighboring county populations
Crosby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock County | Lubbock | 328,906 | 365.5 |
| Floyd County | Floydada | 4,881 | 4.9 |
| Garza County | Post | 4,510 | 5.0 |
| Dickens County | Dickens | 1,692 | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crosby County, Texas?+
Crosby County has an estimated population of 4,852 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Crosby County?+
Crosby County has a population density of approximately 5.4 people per square mile across its 900 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Crosby County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Crosby County ranks #201 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 Crosby County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Crosby, Lubbock County is the most populous with about 328,906 residents.
How is Crosby 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.