Geography of Baylor County
Baylor County sits at roughly 33.62° N and 99.21° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 871 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 Seymour, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 3,472 residents across 871 square miles, Baylor County has a population density of about 4.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Seymour
Seymour serves as the seat of government for Baylor 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
Baylor County was established in 1858 and was named for Henry Weidner Baylor, a surgeon in the Texas Rangers during the Mexican–American War. It was carved from territory previously part of Fannin County.
Baylor County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Baylor 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 Baylor County, Texas located?+
Baylor County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.617° N, 99.213° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48023. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Baylor County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Baylor County in square miles?+
Baylor County covers approximately 871 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 178th 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 Baylor County, Texas?+
Baylor County has a population of approximately 3,472 residents. With 871 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 4.0 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Baylor County the 211th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Baylor County?+
Seymour is the county seat of Baylor County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Henry Weidner Baylor, a surgeon in the Texas Rangers during the Mexican–American War. Baylor County was originally carved out of Fannin County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Baylor County are located in Seymour.
Which Texas counties border Baylor County?+
Baylor County shares borders with Throckmorton, Foard, Knox, Archer, and Wilbarger 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Baylor County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Baylor 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 Baylor 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 Baylor County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Baylor County is 48023, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 023. 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.