Population overview
Stonewall County is home to roughly 1,186 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #32 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 919 square miles of land and 1,186 residents yields a density of about 1.3 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Stonewall County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Stonewall 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 Stonewall |
|---|---|---|
| Stonewall County | 1,186 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +21186% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +1495% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +425282% |
Neighboring county populations
Stonewall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County | Anson | 20,861 | 22.4 |
| Haskell County | Haskell | 5,499 | 6.1 |
| Fisher County | Roby | 3,692 | 4.1 |
| Kent County | Jayton | 674 | 0.7 |
| King County | Guthrie | 192 | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stonewall County, Texas?+
Stonewall County has an estimated population of 1,186 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Stonewall County?+
Stonewall County has a population density of approximately 1.3 people per square mile across its 919 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Stonewall County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Stonewall County ranks #243 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.00% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Stonewall County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Stonewall, Jones County is the most populous with about 20,861 residents.
How is Stonewall 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.