Loneliest Least-Populated Counties in Texas

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Loneliest Counties in Texas Ranked by Population

Stories, Pictures and Statistics from the Least Populated Rural Counties in Texas

Ranging in population from just ninety five to 2291 these are the least populated most remote rural counties in Texas. See the links on the right for stories, photos, and people.

Loving County

For decades the least populated county in America. The reign ended when population swelled from 78 to 95 in 2013. . . more

Books about Loving County

King County is home to ranches that were formed in the 1880s and 1890s including the Four Sixes, the Pitchfork, the Matador, and the SMS ranches. . . more

Books about King County

Kenedy County is the fourth smallest county (by population) in the United States and the third least populated in Texas. . . more

Borden County As of 2013, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there were 637 people who lived in the county making Borden County the 4th least populated county in Texas. . . more

Books about Borden County

McMullen County also known as “The Free State of McMullen County” for its independent spirit. The population of McMullen County, Texas increased by 57 in 2013 bringing the total to just 764 people. . . more

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Kent County The population of Kent County, Texas decreased by one in 2013 bringing the total to just 807 people. . . more

Books about Kent County

Roberts County has a total population of just 831 people but they earn an average annual income of $33821 which is $8012 more than the statewide average for Texas. . . more

Books about Roberts County

Terrell County The population of Terrell County, Texas fell by 81 in 2013 bringing the total to 903 people living in 700 homes and apartments spread across 2358 square miles. . . more

Western Hills Motel Sanderson TX Terrell County

Motley County The population of Motley County, Texas fell by 14 in 2013 bringing the total to 1196 people spread across 990 square miles. . . more

People from Motley County

Life in Motley County 1800 -1950

Books about Motley County

Sterling County The population of Sterling County, Texas increased by 76 in 2013 bringing the total to 1219 making it the 10th least populated county in Texas . . . more

Books about Sterling County

Life in Sterling County

Glasscock County

The 1251 people who live in the 11th least populated county in Texas enjoy an annual income which is $6850 more than the statewide average. . . more

Foard County The population of Foard County, Texas fell by 59 in 2013 bringing the total to 1277 people spread across 704 square miles. . . more

Old Foard County Texas General Land Office Map

Stonewall County The population of Stonewall County, Texas fell by 58 in 2013 bringing the total to 1432 people living on 916 square miles. . . more

Aspermont Texas TX Stonewall County Court House

Cottle County

Famous people from Cottle County include the original Marlboro Man, Clarence Hailey Long who worked on the JA ranch in the 14th least populated county in Texas. . . more

Books about Cottle County

Life in Cottle County

Briscoe County The population of Briscoe County, Texas fell by 100 in 2013 bringing the total to 1537 people living in 953 homes and apartments spread across 900 square miles. . . more

Books about Briscoe County

Life in Briscoe County 1850-1950

Throckmorton County The population of Throckmorton County, Texas fell by 41 in 2013 bringing the total to 1600 people living in 1079 homes and apartments spread across 913 square miles. . . more

Irion County Famous people from Irion County include Laura Bullion, a female outlaw of the Old West and member of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch gang. . . more

Edwards County The population of Edwards County, Texas fell by 118 in 2013 bringing the total to 1884 people living in 1606 homes and apartments spread across 2118 square miles. . . more

Edwards County Texas Land Office Owner Map

Armstrong County Homes are cheap in the 19th least populated county in Texas with the median value of a home being $91800 compared to $181400 nationwide. . . more

Early Life in Armstrong County

People from Armstrong County

Books about Armstrong County

Oldham County The population of Oldham County, Texas increased by 50 in 2013 bringing the total to 2102 people living in 844 homes and apartments spread across 1501 square miles. . . more

Books about Oldham County

Life in Oldham County 1850 -1950

Menard County The population of Menard County, Texas fell by 94 in 2013 bringing the total to 2148 people living on 902 square miles.. . . more

Books about Menard County

Early Life in Menard County

Jeff Davis County 78.7% of housing units in Jeff Davis County are occupied by their owners who pay a median price of just $99200 compared to $181400 nationwide. . . more

Culberson County The population of Culberson County, Texas fell by 121 in 2013 bringing the total to 2277 spread across 3813 square miles. . . more

Dickens County

The population of Dickens County, Texas fell by 153 in 2013 bringing the total to 2291 people living in 1280 homes spread across 902 square miles . . . more

Books about Dickens County