Geography of Lampasas County
Lampasas County sits at roughly 31.20° N and 98.24° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 712 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 Lampasas, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 23,657 residents across 712 square miles, Lampasas County has a population density of about 33.2 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Lampasas
Lampasas serves as the seat of government for Lampasas 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
Lampasas County was established in 1856 and was named for The Lampasas River (Lampasas is Spanish for "lilies"). It was carved from territory previously part of Bell County, Coryell County and Travis County.
Lampasas County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Lampasas 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 Lampasas County, Texas located?+
Lampasas County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.196° N, 98.242° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48281. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Lampasas County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Lampasas County in square miles?+
Lampasas County covers approximately 712 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 211th 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 Lampasas County, Texas?+
Lampasas County has a population of approximately 23,657 residents. With 712 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 33.2 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Lampasas County the 106th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Lampasas County?+
Lampasas is the county seat of Lampasas County, Texas, which was organized in 1856 and named for The Lampasas River (Lampasas is Spanish for "lilies"). Lampasas County was originally carved out of Bell County, Coryell County and Travis County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Lampasas County are located in Lampasas.
Which Texas counties border Lampasas County?+
Lampasas County shares borders with Mills, San Saba, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell, and Burnet 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 Lampasas County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Lampasas 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 Lampasas 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 Lampasas County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Lampasas County is 48281, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 281. 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.