Geography of Limestone County
Limestone County sits at roughly 31.55° N and 96.58° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 909 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 Groesbeck, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 22,849 residents across 909 square miles, Limestone County has a population density of about 25.1 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Groesbeck
Groesbeck serves as the seat of government for Limestone 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
Limestone County was established in 1846 and was named for The limestone deposits in the region. It was carved from territory previously part of Robertson County.
Limestone County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Limestone 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 Limestone County, Texas located?+
Limestone County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.546° N, 96.581° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48293. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Limestone County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Limestone County in square miles?+
Limestone County covers approximately 909 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 130th 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 Limestone County, Texas?+
Limestone County has a population of approximately 22,849 residents. With 909 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 25.1 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Limestone County the 110th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Limestone County?+
Groesbeck is the county seat of Limestone County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for The limestone deposits in the region. Limestone County was originally carved out of Robertson County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Limestone County are located in Groesbeck.
Which Texas counties border Limestone County?+
Limestone County shares borders with Leon, Navarro, Hill, Freestone, McLennan, Falls, and Robertson 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 Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Limestone County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Limestone 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 Limestone 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 Limestone County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Limestone County is 48293, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 293. 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.