Geography of Coke County
Coke County is classic frontier Texas: 899 square miles of open land with only about 3,412 residents, which makes it one of the most thinly settled counties in the state (208th of 254 by density).
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 31.89° N, 100.53° W and is 157th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Coke County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are San Angelo (about 30 miles away in a straight line) and Abilene (about 61 miles).
Central Texas stretches across the Hill Country, the Blackland Prairie and the Cross Timbers. It includes some of the fastest-growing suburbs in the nation along the I-35 corridor, alongside quiet ranching counties with limestone creeks and live-oak savanna.
For a broader view of how Coke 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 3,412 residents across 899 square miles, Coke County has a population density of about 3.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Robert Lee
County government for Coke County is based in Robert Lee. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. In a county this sparsely settled, Robert Lee may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Coke County was established in 1889 and was named for Richard Coke, the 15th governor of Texas (1874–1876). It was carved from territory previously part of Tom Green County.
Coke County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Coke 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 Coke County, Texas located?+
Coke County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.889° N, 100.530° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48081. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Coke County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Coke County in square miles?+
Coke County covers approximately 899 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 157th 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 Coke County, Texas?+
Coke County has a population of approximately 3,412 residents. With 899 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 3.8 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Coke County the 213th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Coke County?+
Robert Lee is the county seat of Coke County, Texas, which was organized in 1889 and named for Richard Coke, the 15th governor of Texas (1874–1876). Coke County was originally carved out of Tom Green County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Coke County are located in Robert Lee.
Which Texas counties border Coke County?+
Coke County shares borders with Sterling, Mitchell, Nolan, Runnels, and Tom Green 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 Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Coke County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Coke 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 Coke 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 Coke County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Coke County is 48081, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 081. 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.