Population overview
Kimble County is home to roughly 4,438 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #66 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 1,251 square miles of land and 4,438 residents yields a density of about 3.5 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Kimble County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Kimble 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 Kimble |
|---|---|---|
| Kimble County | 4,438 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +1726% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +326% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +113578% |
Neighboring county populations
Kimble 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr County | Kerrville | 54,037 | 48.9 |
| Gillespie County | Fredericksburg | 28,527 | 26.9 |
| Mason County | Mason | 3,990 | 4.3 |
| Sutton County | Sonora | 3,203 | 2.2 |
| Menard County | Menard | 1,956 | 2.2 |
| Edwards County | Rocksprings | 1,370 | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kimble County, Texas?+
Kimble County has an estimated population of 4,438 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Kimble County?+
Kimble County has a population density of approximately 3.5 people per square mile across its 1,251 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Kimble County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Kimble County ranks #207 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.01% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Kimble County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Kimble, Kerr County is the most populous with about 54,037 residents.
How is Kimble 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.