Geography of Haskell County
Haskell County sits at roughly 33.18° N and 99.73° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 903 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 Haskell, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Haskell serves as the seat of government for Haskell 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Haskell 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 Haskell 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 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.