Population overview
Real County is home to roughly 2,745 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the South Texas region, it ranks #24 of 26 counties by population. The combination of 700 square miles of land and 2,745 residents yields a density of about 3.9 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Real County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Real 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 Real |
|---|---|---|
| Real County | 2,745 | — |
| South Texas region average | 157,697 | +5645% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +589% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +183690% |
Neighboring county populations
Real County shares borders with 4 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr County | Kerrville | 54,037 | 48.9 |
| Uvalde County | Uvalde | 24,963 | 16.0 |
| Bandera County | Bandera | 22,876 | 28.9 |
| Edwards County | Rocksprings | 1,370 | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Real County, Texas?+
Real County has an estimated population of 2,745 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Real County?+
Real County has a population density of approximately 3.9 people per square mile across its 700 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Real County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Real County ranks #226 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 Real County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Real, Kerr County is the most populous with about 54,037 residents.
How is Real 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.