Geography of Crockett County
Few places in Texas are as wide open as Crockett County. Only around 2,769 people live in its 2,808 square miles, and ranchland stretches for miles between settlements.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 30.72° N, 101.41° W and is one of the 25 largest counties in Texas (8th of 254). Crockett County shares boundaries with 9 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are San Angelo (about 77 miles away in a straight line) and Midland (about 96 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Crockett 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 2,769 residents across 2,808 square miles, Crockett County has a population density of about 1.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Ozona
If you need an official record from Crockett County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Ozona is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. In a county this sparsely settled, Ozona may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Crockett County was established in 1875 and was named for David Crockett (1786–1836), the legendary frontiersman who died at the Battle of the Alamo. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Crockett County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Crockett 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 Crockett County, Texas located?+
Crockett County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.723° N, 101.412° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48105. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Crockett County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Crockett County in square miles?+
Crockett County covers approximately 2,808 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 8th 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 Crockett County, Texas?+
Crockett County has a population of approximately 2,769 residents. With 2,808 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 1.0 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Crockett County the 225th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Crockett County?+
Ozona is the county seat of Crockett County, Texas, which was organized in 1875 and named for David Crockett (1786–1836), the legendary frontiersman who died at the Battle of the Alamo. Crockett County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Crockett County are located in Ozona.
Which Texas counties border Crockett County?+
Crockett County shares borders with Irion, Pecos, Reagan, Sutton, Terrell, Crane, Schleicher, Upton, and Val Verde counties. These 9 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 Crockett County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Crockett 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 Crockett 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 Crockett County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Crockett County is 48105, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 105. 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.