Population overview
Lampasas County is home to roughly 23,657 people, making up about 0.07% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #32 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 712 square miles of land and 23,657 residents yields a density of about 33.2 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Lampasas County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Lampasas County sits in the upper 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 Lampasas |
|---|---|---|
| Lampasas County | 23,657 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +242% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -20% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +21226% |
Neighboring county populations
Lampasas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County | Belton | 402,248 | 379.8 |
| Coryell County | Gatesville | 85,592 | 81.4 |
| Burnet County | Burnet | 57,015 | 57.3 |
| Hamilton County | Hamilton | 8,680 | 10.4 |
| San Saba County | San Saba | 5,787 | 5.1 |
| Mills County | Goldthwaite | 4,580 | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lampasas County, Texas?+
Lampasas County has an estimated population of 23,657 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Lampasas County?+
Lampasas County has a population density of approximately 33.2 people per square mile across its 712 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Lampasas County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Lampasas County ranks #106 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.07% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Lampasas County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Lampasas, Bell County is the most populous with about 402,248 residents.
How is Lampasas 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.