Population overview
Reeves County is home to roughly 12,138 people, making up about 0.04% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #17 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 2,636 square miles of land and 12,138 residents yields a density of about 4.6 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Reeves County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Reeves County sits in the lower half 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 Reeves |
|---|---|---|
| Reeves County | 12,138 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +259% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +56% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +41464% |
Neighboring county populations
Reeves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos County | Fort Stockton | 14,560 | 3.1 |
| Ward County | Monahans | 11,125 | 13.3 |
| Culberson County | Van Horn | 2,267 | 0.6 |
| Jeff Davis County | Fort Davis | 1,711 | 0.8 |
| Loving County | Mentone | 52 | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reeves County, Texas?+
Reeves County has an estimated population of 12,138 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Reeves County?+
Reeves County has a population density of approximately 4.6 people per square mile across its 2,636 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Reeves County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Reeves County ranks #152 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.04% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Reeves County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Reeves, Pecos County is the most populous with about 14,560 residents.
How is Reeves 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.