Population overview
Throckmorton County is home to roughly 1,554 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #30 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 912 square miles of land and 1,554 residents yields a density of about 1.7 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Throckmorton County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton |
|---|---|---|
| Throckmorton County | 1,554 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +16145% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +1117% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +324548% |
Neighboring county populations
Throckmorton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young County | Graham | 18,154 | 19.7 |
| Stephens County | Breckenridge | 9,380 | 10.5 |
| Haskell County | Haskell | 5,499 | 6.1 |
| Baylor County | Seymour | 3,472 | 4.0 |
| Shackelford County | Albany | 3,197 | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Throckmorton County, Texas?+
Throckmorton County has an estimated population of 1,554 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Throckmorton County?+
Throckmorton County has a population density of approximately 1.7 people per square mile across its 912 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Throckmorton County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Throckmorton County ranks #237 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 Throckmorton County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Throckmorton, Young County is the most populous with about 18,154 residents.
How is Throckmorton 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.