Geography of Edwards County
Edwards County sits at roughly 29.98° N and 100.30° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 2,120 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 Rocksprings, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 1,370 residents across 2,120 square miles, Edwards County has a population density of about 0.6 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Rocksprings
Rocksprings serves as the seat of government for Edwards 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
Edwards County was established in 1858 and was named for Haden Edwards (1771–1849), empresario and filibuster who led the Fredonian Rebellion. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Edwards County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Edwards 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 Edwards County, Texas located?+
Edwards County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.983° N, 100.305° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48137. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Edwards County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Edwards County in square miles?+
Edwards County covers approximately 2,120 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 12th 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 Edwards County, Texas?+
Edwards County has a population of approximately 1,370 residents. With 2,120 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 0.6 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Edwards County the 240th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Edwards County?+
Rocksprings is the county seat of Edwards County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Haden Edwards (1771–1849), empresario and filibuster who led the Fredonian Rebellion. Edwards County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Edwards County are located in Rocksprings.
Which Texas counties border Edwards County?+
Edwards County shares borders with Sutton, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Real, Uvalde, and Val Verde 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 South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Edwards County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Edwards 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 Edwards 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 Edwards County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Edwards County is 48137, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 137. 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.