Geography of Lamb County
Lamb County sits at roughly 34.07° N and 102.35° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,016 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 Littlefield, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 12,579 residents across 1,016 square miles, Lamb County has a population density of about 12.4 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Littlefield
Littlefield serves as the seat of government for Lamb 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
Lamb County was established in 1876 and was named for George A. Lamb, who died at the Battle of San Jacinto. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Lamb County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Lamb 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 Lamb County, Texas located?+
Lamb County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 34.069° N, 102.352° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48279. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Lamb County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Lamb County in square miles?+
Lamb County covers approximately 1,016 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 70th 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 Lamb County, Texas?+
Lamb County has a population of approximately 12,579 residents. With 1,016 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 12.4 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Lamb County the 150th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Lamb County?+
Littlefield is the county seat of Lamb County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for George A. Lamb, who died at the Battle of San Jacinto. Lamb County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Lamb County are located in Littlefield.
Which Texas counties border Lamb County?+
Lamb County shares borders with Hale, Hockley, Parmer, Bailey, and Castro 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 West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Lamb County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Lamb 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 Lamb 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 Lamb County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Lamb County is 48279, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 279. 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.