Population overview
Wilbarger County is home to roughly 12,481 people, making up about 0.04% of the total population of Texas. Within the North Texas region, it ranks #20 of 36 counties by population. The combination of 971 square miles of land and 12,481 residents yields a density of about 12.9 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Wilbarger County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | 12,481 | — |
| North Texas region average | 252,448 | +1923% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +52% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +40322% |
Neighboring county populations
Wilbarger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita County | Wichita Falls | 129,555 | 206.3 |
| Baylor County | Seymour | 3,472 | 4.0 |
| Hardeman County | Quanah | 3,292 | 4.7 |
| Foard County | Crowell | 1,044 | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wilbarger County, Texas?+
Wilbarger County has an estimated population of 12,481 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Wilbarger County?+
Wilbarger County has a population density of approximately 12.9 people per square mile across its 971 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Wilbarger County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Wilbarger County ranks #151 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.04% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Wilbarger County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Wilbarger, Wichita County is the most populous with about 129,555 residents.
How is Wilbarger 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.