Geography of Kent County
Kent County sits at roughly 33.18° N and 100.78° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 902 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 Jayton, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 674 residents across 902 square miles, Kent County has a population density of about 0.7 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Jayton
Jayton serves as the seat of government for Kent 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
Kent County was established in 1876 and was named for Andrew Kent, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Kent County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kent 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 Kent County, Texas located?+
Kent County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.181° N, 100.778° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48263. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Kent County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Kent County in square miles?+
Kent County covers approximately 902 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 143rd 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 Kent County, Texas?+
Kent County has a population of approximately 674 residents. With 902 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 0.7 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Kent County the 249th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Kent County?+
Jayton is the county seat of Kent County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Andrew Kent, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. Kent County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Kent County are located in Jayton.
Which Texas counties border Kent County?+
Kent County shares borders with Dickens, Scurry, Stonewall, Fisher, and Garza 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Kent County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Kent County is 48263, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 263. 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.