Population overview
Dallam County is home to roughly 7,508 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #23 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 1,505 square miles of land and 7,508 residents yields a density of about 5.0 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Dallam County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Dallam County sits in the lower half 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 Dallam |
|---|---|---|
| Dallam County | 7,508 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +481% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +152% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +67095% |
Neighboring county populations
Dallam County shares borders with 2 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley County | Channing | 4,904 | 3.4 |
| Sherman County | Stratford | 2,781 | 3.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dallam County, Texas?+
Dallam County has an estimated population of 7,508 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Dallam County?+
Dallam County has a population density of approximately 5.0 people per square mile across its 1,505 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Dallam County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Dallam County ranks #180 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 Dallam County?+
Among the 2 counties bordering Dallam, Hartley County is the most populous with about 4,904 residents.
How is Dallam 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.