Geography of Kimble County
Kimble County sits at roughly 30.49° N and 99.75° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,251 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 Junction, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 4,438 residents across 1,251 square miles, Kimble County has a population density of about 3.5 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Junction
Junction serves as the seat of government for Kimble 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
Kimble County was established in 1858 and was named for George C. Kimbell, who died at the Battle of the Alamo (spelling differs due to an error in the bill creating the county). It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Kimble County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kimble 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 Kimble County, Texas located?+
Kimble County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.487° N, 99.749° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48267. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Kimble County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Kimble County in square miles?+
Kimble County covers approximately 1,251 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 35th 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 Kimble County, Texas?+
Kimble County has a population of approximately 4,438 residents. With 1,251 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 3.5 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Kimble County the 207th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Kimble County?+
Junction is the county seat of Kimble County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for George C. Kimbell, who died at the Battle of the Alamo (spelling differs due to an error in the bill creating the county). Kimble County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Kimble County are located in Junction.
Which Texas counties border Kimble County?+
Kimble County shares borders with Menard, Sutton, Mason, Kerr, 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 Kimble County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Kimble 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 Kimble 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 Kimble County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Kimble County is 48267, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 267. 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.