Geography of Angelina County
Angelina County sits at roughly 31.25° N and 94.61° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 802 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 Lufkin, and the county shares boundaries with 8 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 88,154 residents across 802 square miles, Angelina County has a population density of about 109.9 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Lufkin
Lufkin serves as the seat of government for Angelina 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
Angelina County was established in 1846 and was named for A Hainai Native American woman who assisted early Spanish missionaries, whom they called "Little Angel" (Spanish:Angelina). It was carved from territory previously part of Nacogdoches County.
Angelina County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Angelina 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 Angelina County, Texas located?+
Angelina County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.255° N, 94.612° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48005. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Angelina County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Angelina County in square miles?+
Angelina County covers approximately 802 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 195th 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 Angelina County, Texas?+
Angelina County has a population of approximately 88,154 residents. With 802 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 109.9 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Angelina County the 47th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Angelina County?+
Lufkin is the county seat of Angelina County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for A Hainai Native American woman who assisted early Spanish missionaries, whom they called "Little Angel" (Spanish:Angelina). Angelina County was originally carved out of Nacogdoches County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Angelina County are located in Lufkin.
Which Texas counties border Angelina County?+
Angelina County shares borders with Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Augustine, Trinity, Tyler, and Cherokee counties. These 8 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 East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Angelina County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Angelina 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 Angelina 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 Angelina County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Angelina County is 48005, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 005. 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.