Geography of Kendall County
Kendall County sits at roughly 29.94° N and 98.71° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 662 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 Boerne, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 53,289 residents across 662 square miles, Kendall County has a population density of about 80.5 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Boerne
Boerne serves as the seat of government for Kendall 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
Kendall County was established in 1862 and was named for George Wilkins Kendall, an early journalist and sheep rancher who gained national fame as a war correspondent during the Mexican–American War. It was carved from territory previously part of Blanco County and Kerr County.
Kendall County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kendall 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 Kendall County, Texas located?+
Kendall County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.945° N, 98.712° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48259. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Kendall County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Kendall County in square miles?+
Kendall County covers approximately 662 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 223rd 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 Kendall County, Texas?+
Kendall County has a population of approximately 53,289 residents. With 662 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 80.5 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Kendall County the 73rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Kendall County?+
Boerne is the county seat of Kendall County, Texas, which was organized in 1862 and named for George Wilkins Kendall, an early journalist and sheep rancher who gained national fame as a war correspondent during the Mexican–American War. Kendall County was originally carved out of Blanco County and Kerr County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Kendall County are located in Boerne.
Which Texas counties border Kendall County?+
Kendall County shares borders with Bexar, Comal, Kerr, Bandera, Blanco, and Gillespie 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 South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Kendall County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Kendall 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 Kendall 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 Kendall County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Kendall County is 48259, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 259. 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.