Geography of Crane County
Crane County sits at roughly 31.43° N and 102.52° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 786 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 Crane, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 4,554 residents across 786 square miles, Crane County has a population density of about 5.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Crane
Crane serves as the seat of government for Crane 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
Crane County was established in 1887 and was named for William Carey Crane, a president of Baylor University. It was carved from territory previously part of Tom Green County.
Crane County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Crane 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 Crane County, Texas located?+
Crane County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.429° N, 102.516° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48103. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Crane County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Crane County in square miles?+
Crane County covers approximately 786 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 202nd 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 Crane County, Texas?+
Crane County has a population of approximately 4,554 residents. With 786 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 5.8 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Crane County the 205th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Crane County?+
Crane is the county seat of Crane County, Texas, which was organized in 1887 and named for William Carey Crane, a president of Baylor University. Crane County was originally carved out of Tom Green County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Crane County are located in Crane.
Which Texas counties border Crane County?+
Crane County shares borders with Pecos, Ward, Crockett, Ector, and Upton 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 West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Crane County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Crane 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 Crane 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 Crane County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Crane County is 48103, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 103. 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.