Geography of Hunt County
Covering 841 square miles, Hunt County combines a regional trade center at Greenville with farm and ranch land in every direction. About 123,336 people live here.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.12° N, 96.09° W and is 187th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Hunt County shares boundaries with 8 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Dallas (about 48 miles away in a straight line) and Tyler (about 70 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 Hunt 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 123,336 residents across 841 square miles, Hunt County has a population density of about 146.7 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Greenville
If you need an official record from Hunt County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Greenville is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. Greenville also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
History & name origin
Hunt County was established in 1846 and was named for Memucan Hunt, Jr. (1807–1856), a secretary of the navy under the Republic of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Fannin County and Nacogdoches County.
Hunt County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hunt 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 Hunt County, Texas located?+
Hunt County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.124° N, 96.085° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48231. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hunt County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hunt County in square miles?+
Hunt County covers approximately 841 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 187th 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 Hunt County, Texas?+
Hunt County has a population of approximately 123,336 residents. With 841 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 146.7 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Hunt County the 39th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hunt County?+
Greenville is the county seat of Hunt County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for Memucan Hunt, Jr. (1807–1856), a secretary of the navy under the Republic of Texas. Hunt County was originally carved out of Fannin County and Nacogdoches County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hunt County are located in Greenville.
Which Texas counties border Hunt County?+
Hunt County shares borders with Hopkins, Rains, Van Zandt, Delta, Kaufman, Rockwall, Collin, and Fannin counties. These 8 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 Hunt County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Hunt 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 Hunt 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 Hunt County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hunt County is 48231, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 231. 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.