Population overview
Dickens County is home to roughly 1,692 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #29 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 904 square miles of land and 1,692 residents yields a density of about 1.9 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Dickens County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Dickens 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 Dickens |
|---|---|---|
| Dickens County | 1,692 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +14820% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +1018% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +298069% |
Neighboring county populations
Dickens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby County | Crosbyton | 4,852 | 5.4 |
| Motley County | Matador | 1,043 | 1.1 |
| Kent County | Jayton | 674 | 0.7 |
| King County | Guthrie | 192 | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dickens County, Texas?+
Dickens County has an estimated population of 1,692 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Dickens County?+
Dickens County has a population density of approximately 1.9 people per square mile across its 904 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Dickens County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Dickens County ranks #236 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 Dickens County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Dickens, Crosby County is the most populous with about 4,852 residents.
How is Dickens 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.