Population overview
Haskell County is home to roughly 5,499 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #25 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 903 square miles of land and 5,499 residents yields a density of about 6.1 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Haskell County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Haskell 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 Haskell |
|---|---|---|
| Haskell County | 5,499 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +4491% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +244% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +91644% |
Neighboring county populations
Haskell County shares borders with 5 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County | Anson | 20,861 | 22.4 |
| Shackelford County | Albany | 3,197 | 3.5 |
| Knox County | Benjamin | 3,192 | 3.7 |
| Throckmorton County | Throckmorton | 1,554 | 1.7 |
| Stonewall County | Aspermont | 1,186 | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haskell County, Texas?+
Haskell County has an estimated population of 5,499 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Haskell County?+
Haskell County has a population density of approximately 6.1 people per square mile across its 903 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Haskell County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Haskell County ranks #195 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 Haskell County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Haskell, Jones County is the most populous with about 20,861 residents.
How is Haskell 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.