Geography of Garza County
Garza County sits at roughly 33.18° N and 101.30° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 896 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 Post, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 4,510 residents across 896 square miles, Garza County has a population density of about 5.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Post
Post serves as the seat of government for Garza 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
Garza County was established in 1876 and was named for José Antonio de la Garza, pioneering settler and first Mayor of San Antonio. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Garza County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Garza 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 Garza County, Texas located?+
Garza County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.180° N, 101.298° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48169. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Garza County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Garza County in square miles?+
Garza County covers approximately 896 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 160th 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 Garza County, Texas?+
Garza County has a population of approximately 4,510 residents. With 896 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 5.0 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Garza County the 206th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Garza County?+
Post is the county seat of Garza County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for José Antonio de la Garza, pioneering settler and first Mayor of San Antonio. Garza County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Garza County are located in Post.
Which Texas counties border Garza County?+
Garza County shares borders with Kent, Lynn, Scurry, Crosby, and Borden 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 West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Garza County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Garza 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 Garza 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 Garza County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Garza County is 48169, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 169. 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.