Texas' 254 counties range in population from more than 4 million people (Harris County) to just over 100 (Loving County, on the New Mexico border).
Which state has the most counties in the US?
States with the Most Counties
- Texas - 254.
- Georgia - 159.
- Virginia - 134.
- Kentucky - 120.
- Missouri - 115.
- Kansas - 105.
- Illinois - 102.
- North Carolina - 100.
Which county is the largest county in Texas?
A: Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harris County is the largest by population with 3.8 million residents, and Brewster County is the largest county by size, covering 6,193 square miles.
