Geography of Falls County
Falls County sits at roughly 31.25° N and 96.94° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 769 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 Marlin, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 17,869 residents across 769 square miles, Falls County has a population density of about 23.2 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Marlin
Marlin serves as the seat of government for Falls 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
Falls County was established in 1850 and was named for The Falls on the Brazos. It was carved from territory previously part of Limestone County and Milam County.
Falls County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Falls 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 Falls County, Texas located?+
Falls County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.253° N, 96.936° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48145. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Falls County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Falls County in square miles?+
Falls County covers approximately 769 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 207th 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 Falls County, Texas?+
Falls County has a population of approximately 17,869 residents. With 769 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 23.2 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Falls County the 134th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Falls County?+
Marlin is the county seat of Falls County, Texas, which was organized in 1850 and named for The Falls on the Brazos. Falls County was originally carved out of Limestone County and Milam County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Falls County are located in Marlin.
Which Texas counties border Falls County?+
Falls County shares borders with McLennan, Limestone, Milam, Bell, and Robertson counties. These 5 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 Falls County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Falls 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 Falls 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 Falls County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Falls County is 48145, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 145. 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.