Population overview
Presidio County is home to roughly 5,433 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the Big Bend region, it ranks #3 of 4 counties by population. The combination of 3,856 square miles of land and 5,433 residents yields a density of about 1.4 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Presidio County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Presidio 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 Presidio |
|---|---|---|
| Presidio County | 5,433 | — |
| Big Bend region average | 15,857 | +192% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +248% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +92759% |
Neighboring county populations
Presidio County shares borders with 2 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster County | Alpine | 9,458 | 1.5 |
| Jeff Davis County | Fort Davis | 1,711 | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Presidio County, Texas?+
Presidio County has an estimated population of 5,433 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Presidio County?+
Presidio County has a population density of approximately 1.4 people per square mile across its 3,856 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Presidio County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Presidio County ranks #196 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.02% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Presidio County?+
Among the 2 counties bordering Presidio, Brewster County is the most populous with about 9,458 residents.
How is Presidio 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.