Geography of Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County sits at roughly 30.72° N and 104.14° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 2,265 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 Fort Davis, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 1,711 residents across 2,265 square miles, Jeff Davis 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: Fort Davis
Fort Davis serves as the seat of government for Jeff Davis 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
Jeff Davis County was established in 1887 and was named for Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America (1861–1865). It was carved from territory previously part of Presidio County.
Jeff Davis County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County, Texas located?+
Jeff Davis County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.715° N, 104.140° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48243. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Jeff Davis County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Jeff Davis County in square miles?+
Jeff Davis County covers approximately 2,265 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 11th 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 Jeff Davis County, Texas?+
Jeff Davis County has a population of approximately 1,711 residents. With 2,265 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 Jeff Davis County the 235th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Jeff Davis County?+
Fort Davis is the county seat of Jeff Davis County, Texas, which was organized in 1887 and named for Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America (1861–1865). Jeff Davis County was originally carved out of Presidio County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Jeff Davis County are located in Fort Davis.
Which Texas counties border Jeff Davis County?+
Jeff Davis County shares borders with Hudspeth, Pecos, Presidio, Culberson, Brewster, and Reeves counties. These 6 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 Jeff Davis County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Jeff Davis County is 48243, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 243. 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.