Geography of King County
King County sits at roughly 33.62° N and 100.26° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 912 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 Guthrie, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 192 residents across 912 square miles, King County has a population density of about 0.2 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Guthrie
Guthrie serves as the seat of government for King 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
King County was established in 1876 and was named for William Phillip King, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
King County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about King 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 King County, Texas located?+
King County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.617° N, 100.256° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48269. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for King County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is King County in square miles?+
King County covers approximately 912 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 123rd 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 King County, Texas?+
King County has a population of approximately 192 residents. With 912 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 0.2 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes King County the 253rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of King County?+
Guthrie is the county seat of King County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for William Phillip King, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. King County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for King County are located in Guthrie.
Which Texas counties border King County?+
King County shares borders with Cottle, Dickens, Foard, Knox, and Stonewall 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 King County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of King 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 King 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 King County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for King County is 48269, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 269. 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.