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Texas
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Texas is 26,956,958 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Texas is ranked number 2 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 367.7% above the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Texas is 268,596.5 square miles. There state is 97.3% land and 2.7% water. The population density in Texas is 103.2 people per square mile (32nd out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 26,956,958 people ÷ 261,231.6 sq mi
Population Density = 103.2 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,956,958 (2nd out of 56) | 25,145,561 (2nd out of 56) | 20,851,820 (2nd out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 367.7% above avg | 350.1% above avg | 308.8% above avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 268,596.5 mi2 | 695,662 km2 | 171,901,559 acres | (2nd out of 56) |
| Land Area | 261,231.6 mi2 | 676,587 km2 | 167,188,031 acres | (97.3%) |
| Water Area | 7,364.9 mi2 | 19,075 km2 | 4,713,528 acres | (2.7%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 103.2 (32nd out of 56) | 96.3 (32nd out of 56) | 79.8 (34th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 76.3% below avg | 76.8% below avg | 80.0% below avg |