Geography of Hopkins County
Hopkins County sits at roughly 33.15° N and 95.56° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 785 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 Sulphur Springs, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 39,063 residents across 785 square miles, Hopkins County has a population density of about 49.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs serves as the seat of government for Hopkins 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
Hopkins County was established in 1846 and was named for David Hopkins, an early settler in the future county. It was carved from territory previously part of Lamar County and Nacogdoches County.
Hopkins County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hopkins 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 Hopkins County, Texas located?+
Hopkins County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.150° N, 95.564° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48223. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hopkins County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hopkins County in square miles?+
Hopkins County covers approximately 785 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 204th 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 Hopkins County, Texas?+
Hopkins County has a population of approximately 39,063 residents. With 785 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 49.8 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Hopkins County the 83rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hopkins County?+
Sulphur Springs is the county seat of Hopkins County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for David Hopkins, an early settler in the future county. Hopkins County was originally carved out of Lamar County and Nacogdoches County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hopkins County are located in Sulphur Springs.
Which Texas counties border Hopkins County?+
Hopkins County shares borders with Hunt, Rains, Wood, Delta, and Franklin 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 East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Hopkins County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hopkins County is 48223, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 223. 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.