Population overview
Eastland County is home to roughly 18,143 people, making up about 0.06% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #46 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 926 square miles of land and 18,143 residents yields a density of about 19.6 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Eastland County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Eastland County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Eastland |
|---|---|---|
| Eastland County | 18,143 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +347% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +4% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +27707% |
Neighboring county populations
Eastland County shares borders with 7 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erath County | Stephenville | 43,911 | 40.4 |
| Brown County | Brownwood | 38,711 | 41.0 |
| Palo Pinto County | Palo Pinto | 30,791 | 32.3 |
| Callahan County | Baird | 14,491 | 16.1 |
| Comanche County | Comanche | 14,432 | 15.4 |
| Stephens County | Breckenridge | 9,380 | 10.5 |
| Shackelford County | Albany | 3,197 | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eastland County, Texas?+
Eastland County has an estimated population of 18,143 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Eastland County?+
Eastland County has a population density of approximately 19.6 people per square mile across its 926 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Eastland County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Eastland County ranks #133 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.06% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Eastland County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering Eastland, Erath County is the most populous with about 43,911 residents.
How is Eastland 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.