Geography of Crockett County
Crockett County sits at roughly 30.72° N and 101.41° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 2,808 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 Ozona, and the county shares boundaries with 9 neighboring counties.
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
Ozona serves as the seat of government for Crockett 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Crockett 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 Crockett 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 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.