Geography of Andrews County
Andrews County is a rural county of 1,501 square miles and about 18,914 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Andrews and its smaller communities.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 32.30° N, 102.64° W and is one of the 25 largest counties in Texas (20th of 254). It is a border county, touching New Mexico. Andrews County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Midland (about 39 miles away in a straight line) and Lubbock (about 99 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Andrews County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
Population & demographics
With approximately 18,914 residents across 1,501 square miles, Andrews County has a population density of about 12.6 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Andrews
If you need an official record from Andrews County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Andrews is where it is kept. The town shares its name with the county. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Andrews combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
History & name origin
Andrews County was established in 1876 and was named for Richard Andrews (1800–1835), the first Texan soldier to die in the Texas Revolution. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Andrews County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Andrews County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
Where is Andrews County, Texas located?+
Andrews County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.305° N, 102.638° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48003. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Andrews County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Andrews County in square miles?+
Andrews County covers approximately 1,501 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 20th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Andrews County, Texas?+
Andrews County has a population of approximately 18,914 residents. With 1,501 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 12.6 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Andrews County the 128th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Andrews County?+
Andrews is the county seat of Andrews County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Richard Andrews (1800–1835), the first Texan soldier to die in the Texas Revolution. Andrews County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Andrews County are located in Andrews.
Which Texas counties border Andrews County?+
Andrews County shares borders with Winkler, Ector, Martin, Midland, and Gaines counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Andrews County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Andrews County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Andrews County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
What is the FIPS code for Andrews County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Andrews County is 48003, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 003. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.