Geography of Eastland County
Eastland County is a rural county of 926 square miles and about 18,143 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Eastland and its smaller communities.
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 32.33° N, 98.83° W and is 103rd in size among Texas's 254 counties. Eastland County shares boundaries with 7 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Abilene (about 53 miles away in a straight line) and Fort Worth (about 92 miles).
Central Texas stretches across the Hill Country, the Blackland Prairie and the Cross Timbers. It includes some of the fastest-growing suburbs in the nation along the I-35 corridor, alongside quiet ranching counties with limestone creeks and live-oak savanna.
For a broader view of how Eastland 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 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
If you need an official record from Eastland County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Eastland is where it is kept. The town shares its name with the county. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Eastland combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Eastland 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 Eastland 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 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.