Geography of Hunt County
Hunt County sits at roughly 33.12° N and 96.09° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 841 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 Greenville, and the county shares boundaries with 8 neighboring counties.
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
Greenville serves as the seat of government for Hunt 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hunt 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 Hunt 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 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.