Geography of Kerr County
Kerr County sits at roughly 30.06° N and 99.35° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,106 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 Kerrville, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 54,037 residents across 1,106 square miles, Kerr County has a population density of about 48.9 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Kerrville
Kerrville serves as the seat of government for Kerr 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
Kerr County was established in 1856 and was named for James Kerr (1790–1850), an early colonist in Texas and soldier in the Texas Revolution. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Kerr County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kerr 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 Kerr County, Texas located?+
Kerr County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.061° N, 99.350° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48265. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Kerr County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Kerr County in square miles?+
Kerr County covers approximately 1,106 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 49th 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 Kerr County, Texas?+
Kerr County has a population of approximately 54,037 residents. With 1,106 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 48.9 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Kerr County the 69th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Kerr County?+
Kerrville is the county seat of Kerr County, Texas, which was organized in 1856 and named for James Kerr (1790–1850), an early colonist in Texas and soldier in the Texas Revolution. Kerr County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Kerr County are located in Kerrville.
Which Texas counties border Kerr County?+
Kerr County shares borders with Kendall, Kimble, Real, Bandera, Edwards, 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 Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Kerr County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Kerr 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 Kerr 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 Kerr County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Kerr County is 48265, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 265. 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.