Geography of Fisher County
Fisher County sits at roughly 32.74° N and 100.40° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 901 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 Roby, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 3,692 residents across 901 square miles, Fisher County has a population density of about 4.1 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Roby
Roby serves as the seat of government for Fisher 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
Fisher County was established in 1876 and was named for Samuel Rhoads Fisher (1794–1839), a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and secretary of the Navy under the Republic of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Fisher County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Fisher 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 Fisher County, Texas located?+
Fisher County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.743° N, 100.402° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48151. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Fisher County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Fisher County in square miles?+
Fisher County covers approximately 901 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 147th 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 Fisher County, Texas?+
Fisher County has a population of approximately 3,692 residents. With 901 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 4.1 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Fisher County the 209th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Fisher County?+
Roby is the county seat of Fisher County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Samuel Rhoads Fisher (1794–1839), a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and secretary of the Navy under the Republic of Texas. Fisher County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Fisher County are located in Roby.
Which Texas counties border Fisher County?+
Fisher County shares borders with Kent, Jones, Scurry, Stonewall, and Nolan 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 Fisher County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Fisher 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 Fisher 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 Fisher County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Fisher County is 48151, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 151. 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.