Geography of Liberty County
Liberty County sits at roughly 30.15° N and 94.81° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,160 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 Liberty, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 121,364 residents across 1,160 square miles, Liberty County has a population density of about 104.6 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Liberty
Liberty serves as the seat of government for Liberty 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
Liberty County was established in 1836 and was named for Its county seat, which was named either for the recent success of the Mexican War of Independence or for Liberty, Mississippi. It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Liberty County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Liberty 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 Liberty County, Texas located?+
Liberty County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.152° N, 94.812° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48291. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Liberty County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Liberty County in square miles?+
Liberty County covers approximately 1,160 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 42nd 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 Liberty County, Texas?+
Liberty County has a population of approximately 121,364 residents. With 1,160 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 104.6 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Liberty County the 40th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Liberty County?+
Liberty is the county seat of Liberty County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for Its county seat, which was named either for the recent success of the Mexican War of Independence or for Liberty, Mississippi. Liberty County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Liberty County are located in Liberty.
Which Texas counties border Liberty County?+
Liberty County shares borders with Hardin, Harris, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Chambers, and Jefferson counties. These 7 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 East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Liberty County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Liberty County is 48291, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 291. 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.