Geography of Hartley County
Hartley County sits at roughly 35.84° N and 102.60° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,462 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 Channing, and the county shares boundaries with 3 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 4,904 residents across 1,462 square miles, Hartley County has a population density of about 3.4 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Channing
Channing serves as the seat of government for Hartley 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
Hartley County was established in 1876 and was named for Oliver C. and Rufus K. Hartley, brothers and original reporters for the Texas Supreme Court. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Hartley County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hartley 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 Hartley County, Texas located?+
Hartley County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 35.840° N, 102.603° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48205. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hartley County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hartley County in square miles?+
Hartley County covers approximately 1,462 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 24th 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 Hartley County, Texas?+
Hartley County has a population of approximately 4,904 residents. With 1,462 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 3.4 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Hartley County the 199th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hartley County?+
Channing is the county seat of Hartley County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Oliver C. and Rufus K. Hartley, brothers and original reporters for the Texas Supreme Court. Hartley County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hartley County are located in Channing.
Which Texas counties border Hartley County?+
Hartley County shares borders with Moore, Oldham, and Dallam counties. These 3 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 Hartley County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hartley 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 Hartley 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 Hartley County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hartley County is 48205, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 205. 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.