Geography of Jim Hogg County
Jim Hogg County is classic frontier Texas: 1,136 square miles of open land with only about 4,555 residents, which makes it one of the most thinly settled counties in the state (205th of 254 by density).
It lies in the South Texas region at about 27.04° N, 98.70° W and is 43rd in size among Texas's 254 counties. Jim Hogg County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Laredo (about 59 miles away in a straight line) and McAllen (about 65 miles).
South Texas covers the brush country, the Rio Grande Valley and the ranchlands south of San Antonio. Its culture is strongly shaped by its Tejano heritage and its ties to Mexico, and its economy blends citrus and vegetable farming, ranching, trade and energy.
For a broader view of how Jim Hogg 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 4,555 residents across 1,136 square miles, Jim Hogg County has a population density of about 4.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Hebbronville
County government for Jim Hogg County is based in Hebbronville. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. In a county this sparsely settled, Hebbronville may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Jim Hogg County was established in 1913 and was named for James Stephen Hogg, the twentieth (and first native-born) governor of Texas (1891–1895). It was carved from territory previously part of Brooks County and Duval County.
Jim Hogg County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg County, Texas located?+
Jim Hogg County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 27.043° N, 98.697° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48247. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Jim Hogg County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Jim Hogg County in square miles?+
Jim Hogg County covers approximately 1,136 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 43rd 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 Jim Hogg County, Texas?+
Jim Hogg County has a population of approximately 4,555 residents. With 1,136 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 4.0 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Jim Hogg County the 204th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Jim Hogg County?+
Hebbronville is the county seat of Jim Hogg County, Texas, which was organized in 1913 and named for James Stephen Hogg, the twentieth (and first native-born) governor of Texas (1891–1895). Jim Hogg County was originally carved out of Brooks County and Duval County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Jim Hogg County are located in Hebbronville.
Which Texas counties border Jim Hogg County?+
Jim Hogg County shares borders with Starr, Zapata, Webb, Brooks, and Duval 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 South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Jim Hogg County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Jim Hogg County is 48247, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 247. 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.