Geography of Hansford County
Few places in Texas are as wide open as Hansford County. Only around 4,944 people live in its 920 square miles, and ranchland stretches for miles between settlements.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 36.28° N, 101.35° W and is 111th in size among Texas's 254 counties. It is a border county, touching Oklahoma. Hansford County shares boundaries with 4 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Amarillo (about 78 miles away in a straight line) and Lubbock (about 188 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 Hansford 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 4,944 residents across 920 square miles, Hansford County has a population density of about 5.4 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Spearman
County government for Hansford County is based in Spearman. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. In a county this sparsely settled, Spearman may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Hansford County was established in 1876 and was named for John M. Hansford, a Texas state representative and judge. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Hansford County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hansford 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 Hansford County, Texas located?+
Hansford County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 36.277° N, 101.355° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48195. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hansford County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hansford County in square miles?+
Hansford County covers approximately 920 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 111th 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 Hansford County, Texas?+
Hansford County has a population of approximately 4,944 residents. With 920 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 5.4 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Hansford County the 198th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hansford County?+
Spearman is the county seat of Hansford County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for John M. Hansford, a Texas state representative and judge. Hansford County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hansford County are located in Spearman.
Which Texas counties border Hansford County?+
Hansford County shares borders with Hutchinson, Sherman, Ochiltree, and Roberts counties. These 4 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 Hansford County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Hansford 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 Hansford 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 Hansford County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hansford County is 48195, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 195. 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.