Geography of Glasscock County
Glasscock County sits at roughly 31.87° N and 101.52° W in the West 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 Garden City, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 1,128 residents across 901 square miles, Glasscock County has a population density of about 1.3 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Garden City
Garden City serves as the seat of government for Glasscock 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
Glasscock County was established in 1887 and was named for George Washington Glasscock (1810–1868), an early Texian settler, businessman, soldier, and state representative. It was carved from territory previously part of Tom Green County.
Glasscock County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Glasscock 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 Glasscock County, Texas located?+
Glasscock County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.869° N, 101.521° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48173. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Glasscock County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Glasscock County in square miles?+
Glasscock County covers approximately 901 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 148th 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 Glasscock County, Texas?+
Glasscock County has a population of approximately 1,128 residents. With 901 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 1.3 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Glasscock County the 244th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Glasscock County?+
Garden City is the county seat of Glasscock County, Texas, which was organized in 1887 and named for George Washington Glasscock (1810–1868), an early Texian settler, businessman, soldier, and state representative. Glasscock County was originally carved out of Tom Green County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Glasscock County are located in Garden City.
Which Texas counties border Glasscock County?+
Glasscock County shares borders with Howard, Reagan, Martin, Sterling, and Midland 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 Glasscock County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Glasscock 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 Glasscock 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 Glasscock County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Glasscock County is 48173, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 173. 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.