Geography of Lynn County
Lynn County sits at roughly 33.18° N and 101.82° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 892 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 Tahoka, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Tahoka serves as the seat of government for Lynn 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Lynn 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 Lynn 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 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.