Geography of Hardeman County
Hardeman County sits at roughly 34.29° N and 99.75° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 695 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 Quanah, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 3,292 residents across 695 square miles, Hardeman County has a population density of about 4.7 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Quanah
Quanah serves as the seat of government for Hardeman 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
Hardeman County was established in 1858 and was named for Bailey Hardeman, the first secretary of the treasury for the Republic of Texas, and his brother Thomas Jones Hardeman, state representative and judge. It was carved from territory previously part of Fannin County.
Hardeman County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hardeman 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 Hardeman County, Texas located?+
Hardeman County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 34.290° N, 99.746° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48197. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hardeman County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hardeman County in square miles?+
Hardeman County covers approximately 695 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 217th 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 Hardeman County, Texas?+
Hardeman County has a population of approximately 3,292 residents. With 695 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 4.7 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Hardeman County the 214th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hardeman County?+
Quanah is the county seat of Hardeman County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Bailey Hardeman, the first secretary of the treasury for the Republic of Texas, and his brother Thomas Jones Hardeman, state representative and judge. Hardeman County was originally carved out of Fannin County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hardeman County are located in Quanah.
Which Texas counties border Hardeman County?+
Hardeman County shares borders with Cottle, Foard, Wilbarger, and Childress 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Hardeman County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hardeman 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 Hardeman 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 Hardeman County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hardeman County is 48197, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 197. 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.