Population overview
Reagan County is home to roughly 3,166 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #38 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 1,175 square miles of land and 3,166 residents yields a density of about 2.7 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Reagan County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Reagan 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 Reagan |
|---|---|---|
| Reagan County | 3,166 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +1278% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +497% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +159250% |
Neighboring county populations
Reagan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Green County | San Angelo | 120,602 | 79.2 |
| Upton County | Rankin | 3,131 | 2.5 |
| Crockett County | Ozona | 2,769 | 1.0 |
| Irion County | Mertzon | 1,463 | 1.4 |
| Sterling County | Sterling City | 1,349 | 1.5 |
| Glasscock County | Garden City | 1,128 | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reagan County, Texas?+
Reagan County has an estimated population of 3,166 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Reagan County?+
Reagan County has a population density of approximately 2.7 people per square mile across its 1,175 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Reagan County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Reagan County ranks #219 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.01% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Reagan County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Reagan, Tom Green County is the most populous with about 120,602 residents.
How is Reagan 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.