Geography of Eastland County
Eastland County sits at roughly 32.33° N and 98.83° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 926 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 Eastland, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 18,143 residents across 926 square miles, Eastland County has a population density of about 19.6 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Eastland
Eastland serves as the seat of government for Eastland 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
Eastland County was established in 1858 and was named for William Mosby Eastland, a soldier during the Texas Revolution. It was carved from territory previously part of Bosque County, Coryell County and Travis County.
Eastland County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Eastland 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 Eastland County, Texas located?+
Eastland County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.327° N, 98.832° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48133. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Eastland County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Eastland County in square miles?+
Eastland County covers approximately 926 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 103rd 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 Eastland County, Texas?+
Eastland County has a population of approximately 18,143 residents. With 926 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 19.6 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Eastland County the 133rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Eastland County?+
Eastland is the county seat of Eastland County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for William Mosby Eastland, a soldier during the Texas Revolution. Eastland County was originally carved out of Bosque County, Coryell County and Travis County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Eastland County are located in Eastland.
Which Texas counties border Eastland County?+
Eastland County shares borders with Shackelford, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Brown, Callahan, Comanche, and Erath counties. These 7 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 Eastland County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Eastland 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 Eastland 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 Eastland County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Eastland County is 48133, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 133. 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.