Population overview
Culberson County is home to roughly 2,267 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #43 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 3,813 square miles of land and 2,267 residents yields a density of about 0.6 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Culberson County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Culberson 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 Culberson |
|---|---|---|
| Culberson County | 2,267 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +1824% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +734% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +222442% |
Neighboring county populations
Culberson County shares borders with 3 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves County | Pecos | 12,138 | 4.6 |
| Hudspeth County | Sierra Blanca | 3,433 | 0.8 |
| Jeff Davis County | Fort Davis | 1,711 | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Culberson County, Texas?+
Culberson County has an estimated population of 2,267 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Culberson County?+
Culberson County has a population density of approximately 0.6 people per square mile across its 3,813 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Culberson County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Culberson County ranks #230 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 Culberson County?+
Among the 3 counties bordering Culberson, Reeves County is the most populous with about 12,138 residents.
How is Culberson 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.