Geography of Garza County
Few places in Texas are as wide open as Garza County. Only around 4,510 people live in its 896 square miles, and ranchland stretches for miles between settlements.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 33.18° N, 101.30° W and is 160th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Garza County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Lubbock (about 42 miles away in a straight line) and Midland (about 94 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Garza County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
If you need an official record from Garza County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Post is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. In a county this sparsely settled, Post may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Garza County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Garza County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.