Population overview
Foard County is home to roughly 1,044 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #33 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 707 square miles of land and 1,044 residents yields a density of about 1.5 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Foard County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Foard 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 Foard |
|---|---|---|
| Foard County | 1,044 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +24081% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +1712% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +483140% |
Neighboring county populations
Foard County shares borders with 6 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | Vernon | 12,481 | 12.9 |
| Baylor County | Seymour | 3,472 | 4.0 |
| Hardeman County | Quanah | 3,292 | 4.7 |
| Knox County | Benjamin | 3,192 | 3.7 |
| Cottle County | Paducah | 1,224 | 1.4 |
| King County | Guthrie | 192 | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Foard County, Texas?+
Foard County has an estimated population of 1,044 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Foard County?+
Foard County has a population density of approximately 1.5 people per square mile across its 707 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Foard County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Foard County ranks #245 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 Foard County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Foard, Wilbarger County is the most populous with about 12,481 residents.
How is Foard 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.