Geography of Lynn County
Small towns and open country define Lynn County. Its 6,017 residents are spread across 892 square miles, giving the county a density typical of rural Texas.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 33.18° N, 101.82° W and is 164th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Lynn County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Lubbock (about 28 miles away in a straight line) and Midland (about 83 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Lynn 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 6,017 residents across 892 square miles, Lynn County has a population density of about 6.7 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Tahoka
If you need an official record from Lynn County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Tahoka is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Tahoka combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
History & name origin
Lynn County was established in 1876 and was named for William Lynn, a soldier in the Texas Revolution from Massachusetts who is believed to have died defending the Alamo. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Lynn County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Lynn 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 Lynn County, Texas located?+
Lynn County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.177° N, 101.816° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48305. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Lynn County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Lynn County in square miles?+
Lynn County covers approximately 892 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 164th 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 Lynn County, Texas?+
Lynn County has a population of approximately 6,017 residents. With 892 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 6.7 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Lynn County the 191st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Lynn County?+
Tahoka is the county seat of Lynn County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for William Lynn, a soldier in the Texas Revolution from Massachusetts who is believed to have died defending the Alamo. Lynn County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Lynn County are located in Tahoka.
Which Texas counties border Lynn County?+
Lynn County shares borders with Lubbock, Terry, Dawson, Borden, and Garza counties. These 5 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 Lynn County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Lynn 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 Lynn 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 Lynn County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Lynn County is 48305, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 305. 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.