Population overview
Edwards County is home to roughly 1,370 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the South Texas region, it ranks #25 of 26 counties by population. The combination of 2,120 square miles of land and 1,370 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 Edwards County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Edwards 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 Edwards |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards County | 1,370 | — |
| South Texas region average | 157,697 | +11411% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +1281% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +368150% |
Neighboring county populations
Edwards 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr County | Kerrville | 54,037 | 48.9 |
| Val Verde County | Del Rio | 47,835 | 15.1 |
| Uvalde County | Uvalde | 24,963 | 16.0 |
| Kimble County | Junction | 4,438 | 3.5 |
| Sutton County | Sonora | 3,203 | 2.2 |
| Kinney County | Brackettville | 3,128 | 2.3 |
| Real County | Leakey | 2,745 | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edwards County, Texas?+
Edwards County has an estimated population of 1,370 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Edwards County?+
Edwards County has a population density of approximately 0.6 people per square mile across its 2,120 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Edwards County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Edwards County ranks #240 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.00% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Edwards County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering Edwards, Kerr County is the most populous with about 54,037 residents.
How is Edwards 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.