Geography of Kendall County
Covering 662 square miles, Kendall County combines a regional trade center at Boerne with farm and ranch land in every direction. About 53,289 people live here.
It lies in the South Texas region at about 29.94° N, 98.71° W and is 223rd in size among Texas's 254 counties. Kendall County shares boundaries with 6 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are San Antonio (about 39 miles away in a straight line) and Austin (about 62 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 Kendall 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 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
County government for Kendall County is based in Boerne. 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. Boerne also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Kendall 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 Kendall 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 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.