Population overview
Somervell County is home to roughly 10,261 people, making up about 0.03% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #22 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 187 square miles of land and 10,261 residents yields a density of about 54.9 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Somervell County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Somervell 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 Somervell |
|---|---|---|
| Somervell County | 10,261 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +2360% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +84% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +49067% |
Neighboring county populations
Somervell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Cleburne | 218,048 | 299.1 |
| Hood County | Granbury | 70,501 | 167.1 |
| Erath County | Stephenville | 43,911 | 40.4 |
| Bosque County | Meridian | 18,918 | 19.1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Somervell County, Texas?+
Somervell County has an estimated population of 10,261 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Somervell County?+
Somervell County has a population density of approximately 54.9 people per square mile across its 187 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Somervell County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Somervell County ranks #162 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.03% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Somervell County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Somervell, Johnson County is the most populous with about 218,048 residents.
How is Somervell 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.