Geography of Jones County
Jones County sits at roughly 32.74° N and 99.88° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 931 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 Anson, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 20,861 residents across 931 square miles, Jones County has a population density of about 22.4 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Anson
Anson serves as the seat of government for Jones 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
Jones County was established in 1854 and was named for Anson Jones, the fifth president of the Republic of Texas (1844–1846). It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County and Bosque County.
Jones County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Jones 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 Jones County, Texas located?+
Jones County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.740° N, 99.879° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48253. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Jones County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Jones County in square miles?+
Jones County covers approximately 931 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 98th 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 Jones County, Texas?+
Jones County has a population of approximately 20,861 residents. With 931 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 22.4 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Jones County the 117th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Jones County?+
Anson is the county seat of Jones County, Texas, which was organized in 1854 and named for Anson Jones, the fifth president of the Republic of Texas (1844–1846). Jones County was originally carved out of Bexar County and Bosque County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Jones County are located in Anson.
Which Texas counties border Jones County?+
Jones County shares borders with Haskell, Shackelford, Stonewall, Taylor, Callahan, and Fisher 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 Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Jones County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Jones County is 48253, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 253. 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.