Geography of Hansford County
Hansford County sits at roughly 36.28° N and 101.35° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 920 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 Spearman, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
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
Spearman serves as the seat of government for Hansford 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hansford 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 Hansford 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 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.