Geography of Haskell County
Haskell County is a rural county of 903 square miles and about 5,499 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Haskell and its smaller communities.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.18° N, 99.73° W and is 139th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Haskell County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Abilene (about 50 miles away in a straight line) and Wichita Falls (about 88 miles).
North Texas runs from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex out to the Red River and the Rolling Plains. It mixes one of America's largest urban regions with wheat fields, cattle country and small towns that grew up along railroads.
For a broader view of how Haskell 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 5,499 residents across 903 square miles, Haskell County has a population density of about 6.1 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Haskell
If you need an official record from Haskell County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Haskell is where it is kept. The town shares its name with the county. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Haskell combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
History & name origin
Haskell County was established in 1858 and was named for Charles Ready Haskell, Texas revolutionary soldier killed in the Goliad Massacre. It was carved from territory previously part of Fannin County and Milam County.
Haskell County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Haskell 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 Haskell County, Texas located?+
Haskell County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.178° N, 99.730° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48207. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Haskell County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Haskell County in square miles?+
Haskell County covers approximately 903 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 139th 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 Haskell County, Texas?+
Haskell County has a population of approximately 5,499 residents. With 903 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 6.1 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Haskell County the 195th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Haskell County?+
Haskell is the county seat of Haskell County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Charles Ready Haskell, Texas revolutionary soldier killed in the Goliad Massacre. Haskell County was originally carved out of Fannin County and Milam County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Haskell County are located in Haskell.
Which Texas counties border Haskell County?+
Haskell County shares borders with Throckmorton, Jones, Knox, Shackelford, and Stonewall counties. These 5 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 Haskell County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Haskell 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 Haskell 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 Haskell County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Haskell County is 48207, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 207. 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.