Geography of Lubbock County
Lubbock County sits at roughly 33.61° N and 101.82° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 900 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 Lubbock, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 328,906 residents across 900 square miles, Lubbock County has a population density of about 365.5 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Lubbock
Lubbock serves as the seat of government for Lubbock 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
Lubbock County was established in 1876 and was named for Thomas Saltus Lubbock (1817–1862), a Texas Ranger and Confederate colonel during the Civil War. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Lubbock County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Lubbock 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 Lubbock County, Texas located?+
Lubbock County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.610° N, 101.820° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48303. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Lubbock County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Lubbock County in square miles?+
Lubbock County covers approximately 900 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 151st 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 Lubbock County, Texas?+
Lubbock County has a population of approximately 328,906 residents. With 900 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 365.5 people per square mile, which is densely populated for a Texas county. That makes Lubbock County the 18th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Lubbock County?+
Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Thomas Saltus Lubbock (1817–1862), a Texas Ranger and Confederate colonel during the Civil War. Lubbock County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Lubbock County are located in Lubbock.
Which Texas counties border Lubbock County?+
Lubbock County shares borders with Hale, Hockley, Lynn, and Crosby counties. These 4 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 Lubbock County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Lubbock County is 48303, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 303. 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.