Geography of Coryell County
Coryell County sits at roughly 31.39° N and 97.80° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,052 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 Gatesville, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 85,592 residents across 1,052 square miles, Coryell County has a population density of about 81.4 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Gatesville
Gatesville serves as the seat of government for Coryell 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
Coryell County was established in 1854 and was named for James Coryell, a frontiersman and Texas Ranger who was killed by Native Americans. It was carved from territory previously part of Bell County.
Coryell County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Coryell 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 Coryell County, Texas located?+
Coryell County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.391° N, 97.799° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48099. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Coryell County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Coryell County in square miles?+
Coryell County covers approximately 1,052 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 63rd 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 Coryell County, Texas?+
Coryell County has a population of approximately 85,592 residents. With 1,052 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 81.4 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Coryell County the 49th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Coryell County?+
Gatesville is the county seat of Coryell County, Texas, which was organized in 1854 and named for James Coryell, a frontiersman and Texas Ranger who was killed by Native Americans. Coryell County was originally carved out of Bell County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Coryell County are located in Gatesville.
Which Texas counties border Coryell County?+
Coryell County shares borders with Hamilton, Bosque, McLennan, Lampasas, and Bell 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 Coryell County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Coryell 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 Coryell 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 Coryell County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Coryell County is 48099, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 099. 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.