Geography of Crosby County
Crosby County sits at roughly 33.61° N and 101.30° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 900 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 Crosbyton, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 4,852 residents across 900 square miles, Crosby County has a population density of about 5.4 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Crosbyton
Crosbyton serves as the seat of government for Crosby 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
Crosby County was established in 1876 and was named for Stephen Crosby, a Texas Land Commissioner. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Crosby County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Crosby 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 Crosby County, Texas located?+
Crosby County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.615° N, 101.300° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48107. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Crosby County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Crosby County in square miles?+
Crosby County covers approximately 900 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 150th 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 Crosby County, Texas?+
Crosby County has a population of approximately 4,852 residents. With 900 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 5.4 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Crosby County the 201st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Crosby County?+
Crosbyton is the county seat of Crosby County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Stephen Crosby, a Texas Land Commissioner. Crosby County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Crosby County are located in Crosbyton.
Which Texas counties border Crosby County?+
Crosby County shares borders with Dickens, Floyd, Lubbock, and Garza counties. These 4 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 Crosby County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Crosby 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 Crosby 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 Crosby County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Crosby County is 48107, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 107. 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.