Geography of Limestone County
Limestone County is a rural county of 909 square miles and about 22,849 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Groesbeck and its smaller communities.
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 31.55° N, 96.58° W and is 130th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Limestone County shares boundaries with 7 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Waco (about 34 miles away in a straight line) and College Station (about 65 miles).
Central Texas stretches across the Hill Country, the Blackland Prairie and the Cross Timbers. It includes some of the fastest-growing suburbs in the nation along the I-35 corridor, alongside quiet ranching counties with limestone creeks and live-oak savanna.
For a broader view of how Limestone County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
County government for Limestone County is based in Groesbeck. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. For many residents, a trip to Groesbeck combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Limestone County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Limestone County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.