Geography of Cass County
Cass County sits at roughly 33.08° N and 94.34° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 938 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 Linden, and the county shares boundaries with 3 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 28,651 residents across 938 square miles, Cass County has a population density of about 30.5 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Linden
Linden serves as the seat of government for Cass 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
Cass County was established in 1846 and was named for Lewis Cass (1782–1866), a senator from Michigan, who had favored the annexation of Texas to the United States. Named Davis County 1861-1871. It was carved from territory previously part of Bowie County Named Davis County from 1861 to 1871.
Cass County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Cass 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 Cass County, Texas located?+
Cass County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.078° N, 94.344° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48067. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Cass County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Cass County in square miles?+
Cass County covers approximately 938 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 90th 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 Cass County, Texas?+
Cass County has a population of approximately 28,651 residents. With 938 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 30.5 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Cass County the 98th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Cass County?+
Linden is the county seat of Cass County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for Lewis Cass (1782–1866), a senator from Michigan, who had favored the annexation of Texas to the United States. Named Davis County 1861-1871. Cass County was originally carved out of Bowie County Named Davis County from 1861 to 1871. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Cass County are located in Linden.
Which Texas counties border Cass County?+
Cass County shares borders with Morris, Bowie, and Marion counties. These 3 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 Cass County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Cass County is 48067, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 067. 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.