Geography of Hudspeth County
Hudspeth County sits at roughly 31.46° N and 105.39° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 4,571 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 Sierra Blanca, and the county shares boundaries with 3 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 3,433 residents across 4,571 square miles, Hudspeth County has a population density of about 0.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca serves as the seat of government for Hudspeth 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
Hudspeth County was established in 1917 and was named for Claude Benton Hudspeth, a U.S. Congressman (1919–1931), rancher, and newspaper publisher. It was carved from territory previously part of El Paso County.
Hudspeth County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County, Texas located?+
Hudspeth County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.456° N, 105.387° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48229. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hudspeth County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hudspeth County in square miles?+
Hudspeth County covers approximately 4,571 square miles of land in the West Texas region — one of the largest counties in Texas by land area. By land area it ranks 3rd 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 Hudspeth County, Texas?+
Hudspeth County has a population of approximately 3,433 residents. With 4,571 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 0.8 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Hudspeth County the 212th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hudspeth County?+
Sierra Blanca is the county seat of Hudspeth County, Texas, which was organized in 1917 and named for Claude Benton Hudspeth, a U.S. Congressman (1919–1931), rancher, and newspaper publisher. Hudspeth County was originally carved out of El Paso County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hudspeth County are located in Sierra Blanca.
Which Texas counties border Hudspeth County?+
Hudspeth County shares borders with Jeff Davis, Culberson, and El Paso 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 Hudspeth County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hudspeth County is 48229, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 229. 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.