Wow, Check Out These 6 Tiny Texas Towns That Still Exist

Picture wandering into a town so small that everyone knows not just your name, but your dog's name, and probably what you had for breakfast. In Texas, you'll find big skies and wide-open spaces but also a few towns that have more tumbleweeds than people.

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A report by Texas Demographics started me on the path to these tiny Texas towns. I wanted to know more about some of the least populated towns that still exist. I must admit, there are some I've never heard of before, and one that hits close to home. How many of these do you recognize?

WOW, CHECK OUT THESE 6 TINY TEXAS TOWNS THAT STILL EXIST

Tilden (Population: Approximately 250)

Tilden sits in McMullen County, a place where the pace of life is gentle. It’s the kind of town where folks probably have more chickens in their backyard than neighbors down the street.

Mentone (Population: Roughly 19)

Mentone, the county seat of Loving County, is so small that calling it a town feels too generous. With just about 19 residents, it’s more of a family reunion than a town. It's the least populated county seat in the United States.

Mirando City (Population: Around 166)

Once a bustling oil town, Mirando City now enjoys a quiet life. With around 166 residents, it's a place where secrets are hard to keep.

O'Brien (Population: Approximately 106)

O'Brien is all about small-town charm in Texas, with a population of just over a hundred. Here, everybody’s somebody, and the slow, friendly pace of life is a big attraction.

Impact (Population: Roughly 35)

Yes, there’s a town called Impact in Texas, and it’s as tiny as its name suggests. With about 35 residents, it’s the kind of place where you might accidentally become mayor just by moving in.

While it's clear they are small in population, these towns have plenty of heart and character. These communities offer a different way of living. In these tinier corners of Texas, life moves at its own pace, and that's just the way they like it.