Top 10 most rural counties (lowest population)
Kenedy County leads with 52. The 10 US counties with the smallest population, from US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| # | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenedy County · TX | 52 |
| 2 | Loving County · TX | 54 |
| 3 | Blaine County · NE | 385 |
| 4 | McPherson County · NE | 463 |
| 5 | Yakutat City and Borough · AK | 506 |
| 6 | Arthur County · NE | 540 |
| 7 | Loup County · NE | 564 |
| 8 | Hooker County · NE | 613 |
| 9 | McMullen County · TX | 623 |
| 10 | Thomas County · NE | 626 |
Methodology
Total population (ACS 2023 5-year), ascending. Universe: 3,137 US counties with population > 0.
As of 2026-05-28. ACS 2023 5-year + CBP 2022.
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