Population overview
Sutton County is home to roughly 3,203 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #71 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 1,454 square miles of land and 3,203 residents yields a density of about 2.2 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Sutton County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Sutton 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 Sutton |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton County | 3,203 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +2429% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +491% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +157409% |
Neighboring county populations
Sutton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Verde County | Del Rio | 47,835 | 15.1 |
| Kimble County | Junction | 4,438 | 3.5 |
| Crockett County | Ozona | 2,769 | 1.0 |
| Schleicher County | Eldorado | 2,245 | 1.7 |
| Edwards County | Rocksprings | 1,370 | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sutton County, Texas?+
Sutton County has an estimated population of 3,203 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Sutton County?+
Sutton County has a population density of approximately 2.2 people per square mile across its 1,454 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Sutton County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Sutton County ranks #216 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.01% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Sutton County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Sutton, Val Verde County is the most populous with about 47,835 residents.
How is Sutton 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.