Population overview
Loving County is home to roughly 52 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #51 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 673 square miles of land and 52 residents yields a density of about 0.1 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Loving County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Loving 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 Loving |
|---|---|---|
| Loving County | 52 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +83796% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +36277% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +9701873% |
Neighboring county populations
Loving County shares borders with 3 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves County | Pecos | 12,138 | 4.6 |
| Ward County | Monahans | 11,125 | 13.3 |
| Winkler County | Kermit | 7,540 | 9.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loving County, Texas?+
Loving County has an estimated population of 52 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Loving County?+
Loving County has a population density of approximately 0.1 people per square mile across its 673 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Loving County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Loving County ranks #254 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 Loving County?+
Among the 3 counties bordering Loving, Reeves County is the most populous with about 12,138 residents.
How is Loving 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.