Population overview
Kent County is home to roughly 674 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #35 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 902 square miles of land and 674 residents yields a density of about 0.7 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Kent County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Kent 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 Kent |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 674 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +37355% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +2707% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +748420% |
Neighboring county populations
Kent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scurry County | Snyder | 16,162 | 17.9 |
| Garza County | Post | 4,510 | 5.0 |
| Fisher County | Roby | 3,692 | 4.1 |
| Dickens County | Dickens | 1,692 | 1.9 |
| Stonewall County | Aspermont | 1,186 | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kent County, Texas?+
Kent County has an estimated population of 674 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Kent County?+
Kent County has a population density of approximately 0.7 people per square mile across its 902 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Kent County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Kent County ranks #249 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 Kent County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Kent, Scurry County is the most populous with about 16,162 residents.
How is Kent 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.