Geography of Fannin County
Fannin County sits at roughly 33.59° N and 96.11° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 892 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 Bonham, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 39,265 residents across 892 square miles, Fannin County has a population density of about 44.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Bonham
Bonham serves as the seat of government for Fannin 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
Fannin County was established in 1837 and was named for James Walker Fannin, Jr. (1805–1836), the commander of the Texans killed in the Goliad Massacre. It was carved from territory previously part of Red River County.
Fannin County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Fannin 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 Fannin County, Texas located?+
Fannin County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.594° N, 96.107° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48147. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Fannin County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Fannin County in square miles?+
Fannin County covers approximately 892 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 163rd 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 Fannin County, Texas?+
Fannin County has a population of approximately 39,265 residents. With 892 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 44.0 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Fannin County the 82nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Fannin County?+
Bonham is the county seat of Fannin County, Texas, which was organized in 1837 and named for James Walker Fannin, Jr. (1805–1836), the commander of the Texans killed in the Goliad Massacre. Fannin County was originally carved out of Red River County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Fannin County are located in Bonham.
Which Texas counties border Fannin County?+
Fannin County shares borders with Lamar, Hunt, Delta, Collin, and Grayson 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Fannin County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Fannin 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 Fannin 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 Fannin County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Fannin County is 48147, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 147. 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.