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 |
What the numbers mean
Somervell County's density of about 54.9 people per square mile is about 45% of the Texas statewide average of roughly 121. Put another way, there are about 12 acres of land for every resident.
At this density the county is anchored by one or two real towns, with farms and ranches between them. Hospitals, school districts and retail tend to concentrate in Glen Rose, which draws shoppers and workers from surrounding rural areas.
Somervell County in statewide context
By population the county ranks 162nd of 254; by land area it ranks 253rd; and by density it ranks 73rd. It punches above its size — more people than its land area alone would suggest.
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. Somervell 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 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.