Geography of Goliad County
Goliad County sits at roughly 28.66° N and 97.43° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 854 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 Goliad, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 7,208 residents across 854 square miles, Goliad County has a population density of about 8.4 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Goliad
Goliad serves as the seat of government for Goliad 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
Goliad County was established in 1836 and was named for Its county seat, named in turn as an anagram of Miguel Hidalgo, the inspirational figure behind the Mexican War of Independence. It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Goliad County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Goliad 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 Goliad County, Texas located?+
Goliad County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 28.657° N, 97.427° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48175. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Goliad County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Goliad County in square miles?+
Goliad County covers approximately 854 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 183rd 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 Goliad County, Texas?+
Goliad County has a population of approximately 7,208 residents. With 854 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 8.4 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Goliad County the 184th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Goliad County?+
Goliad is the county seat of Goliad County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for Its county seat, named in turn as an anagram of Miguel Hidalgo, the inspirational figure behind the Mexican War of Independence. Goliad County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Goliad County are located in Goliad.
Which Texas counties border Goliad County?+
Goliad County shares borders with Refugio, Victoria, Bee, Karnes, and DeWitt 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 Goliad County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Goliad 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 Goliad 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 Goliad County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Goliad County is 48175, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 175. 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.