Population overview
Motley County is home to roughly 1,043 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #34 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 989 square miles of land and 1,043 residents yields a density of about 1.1 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Motley County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Motley 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 Motley |
|---|---|---|
| Motley County | 1,043 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +24104% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +1714% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +483603% |
Neighboring county populations
Motley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | Floydada | 4,881 | 4.9 |
| Hall County | Memphis | 2,737 | 3.0 |
| Dickens County | Dickens | 1,692 | 1.9 |
| Briscoe County | Silverton | 1,474 | 1.6 |
| Cottle County | Paducah | 1,224 | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Motley County, Texas?+
Motley County has an estimated population of 1,043 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Motley County?+
Motley County has a population density of approximately 1.1 people per square mile across its 989 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Motley County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Motley County ranks #246 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 Motley County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Motley, Floyd County is the most populous with about 4,881 residents.
How is Motley 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.