Geography of Andrews County
Andrews County sits at roughly 32.30° N and 102.64° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,501 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Andrews, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Andrews serves as the seat of government for Andrews County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Andrews County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Andrews County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
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.