Geography of Gonzales County
Gonzales County sits at roughly 29.46° N and 97.49° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,068 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 Gonzales, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 20,159 residents across 1,068 square miles, Gonzales County has a population density of about 18.9 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Gonzales
Gonzales serves as the seat of government for Gonzales 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
Gonzales County was established in 1836 and was named for Its county seat, named in turn for Coahuila y Tejas governor Rafael Gonzales. It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Gonzales County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, Texas located?+
Gonzales County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.457° N, 97.493° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48177. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Gonzales County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Gonzales County in square miles?+
Gonzales County covers approximately 1,068 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 57th 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 Gonzales County, Texas?+
Gonzales County has a population of approximately 20,159 residents. With 1,068 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 18.9 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Gonzales County the 123rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Gonzales County?+
Gonzales is the county seat of Gonzales County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for Its county seat, named in turn for Coahuila y Tejas governor Rafael Gonzales. Gonzales County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Gonzales County are located in Gonzales.
Which Texas counties border Gonzales County?+
Gonzales County shares borders with Caldwell, Karnes, Lavaca, Wilson, DeWitt, Fayette, and Guadalupe counties. These 7 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 Gonzales County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Gonzales 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 Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Gonzales County is 48177, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 177. 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.