Population overview
Lamb County is home to roughly 12,579 people, making up about 0.04% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #16 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 1,016 square miles of land and 12,579 residents yields a density of about 12.4 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Lamb County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Lamb County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Lamb |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb County | 12,579 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +247% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +50% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +40007% |
Neighboring county populations
Lamb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County | Plainview | 31,819 | 31.7 |
| Hockley County | Levelland | 21,600 | 23.8 |
| Parmer County | Farwell | 9,678 | 11.0 |
| Castro County | Dimmitt | 7,295 | 8.1 |
| Bailey County | Muleshoe | 6,963 | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lamb County, Texas?+
Lamb County has an estimated population of 12,579 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Lamb County?+
Lamb County has a population density of approximately 12.4 people per square mile across its 1,016 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Lamb County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Lamb County ranks #150 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.04% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Lamb County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Lamb, Hale County is the most populous with about 31,819 residents.
How is Lamb 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.