Population overview
Scurry County is home to roughly 16,162 people, making up about 0.05% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #49 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 903 square miles of land and 16,162 residents yields a density of about 17.9 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Scurry County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Scurry County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Scurry |
|---|---|---|
| Scurry County | 16,162 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +401% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +17% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +31115% |
Neighboring county populations
Scurry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County | Colorado City | 8,947 | 9.8 |
| Garza County | Post | 4,510 | 5.0 |
| Fisher County | Roby | 3,692 | 4.1 |
| Kent County | Jayton | 674 | 0.7 |
| Borden County | Gail | 567 | 0.6 |
What the numbers mean
Scurry County's density of about 17.9 people per square mile is about 15% of the Texas statewide average of roughly 121. Put another way, there are about 36 acres of land for every resident.
Rural density like this means long drives to services, small school districts that are often the heart of community life, and an economy closely tied to agriculture, energy or recreation.
Scurry County in statewide context
By population the county ranks 137th of 254; by land area it ranks 141st; and by density it ranks 143rd. Its population and land area rank fairly close together, a balanced profile for Texas.
Texas's population is extremely concentrated: the ten largest counties hold well over half of all Texans, while more than 150 counties have fewer than 30,000 residents. Scurry County belongs to that large group of smaller counties.
About the data
Population figures on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau. The decennial census provides the official count every ten years, and the Bureau's annual Population Estimates Program updates county totals between censuses. Land area comes from the Census Gazetteer and excludes water. Figures are rounded and may differ slightly from county or school district estimates that use other methods. See our methodology page for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scurry County, Texas?+
Scurry County has an estimated population of 16,162 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Scurry County?+
Scurry County has a population density of approximately 17.9 people per square mile across its 903 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Scurry County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Scurry County ranks #137 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.05% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Scurry County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Scurry, Mitchell County is the most populous with about 8,947 residents.
How is Scurry 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.