Geography of Jim Hogg County
Jim Hogg County sits at roughly 27.04° N and 98.70° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,136 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 Hebbronville, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Hebbronville serves as the seat of government for Jim Hogg 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg 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 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.