Geography of Kinney County
Kinney County sits at roughly 29.35° N and 100.42° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,364 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 Brackettville, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 3,128 residents across 1,364 square miles, Kinney County has a population density of about 2.3 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Brackettville
Brackettville serves as the seat of government for Kinney 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
Kinney County was established in 1850 and was named for Henry Lawrence Kinney, a Texas state senator and unsuccessful land speculator. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Kinney County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kinney 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 Kinney County, Texas located?+
Kinney County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.350° N, 100.418° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48271. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Kinney County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Kinney County in square miles?+
Kinney County covers approximately 1,364 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 28th 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 Kinney County, Texas?+
Kinney County has a population of approximately 3,128 residents. With 1,364 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 2.3 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Kinney County the 221st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Kinney County?+
Brackettville is the county seat of Kinney County, Texas, which was organized in 1850 and named for Henry Lawrence Kinney, a Texas state senator and unsuccessful land speculator. Kinney County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Kinney County are located in Brackettville.
Which Texas counties border Kinney County?+
Kinney County shares borders with Maverick, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Edwards counties. These 4 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 Kinney County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Kinney 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 Kinney 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 Kinney County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Kinney County is 48271, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 271. 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.