Geography of Maverick County
Maverick County sits at roughly 28.74° N and 100.31° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,280 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 Eagle Pass, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 58,823 residents across 1,280 square miles, Maverick County has a population density of about 46.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass serves as the seat of government for Maverick 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
Maverick County was established in 1856 and was named for Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803–1870), a rancher, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and representative in the Republic of Texas legislature. It was carved from territory previously part of Kinney County.
Maverick County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Maverick 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 Maverick County, Texas located?+
Maverick County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 28.743° N, 100.315° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48323. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Maverick County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Maverick County in square miles?+
Maverick County covers approximately 1,280 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 33rd 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 Maverick County, Texas?+
Maverick County has a population of approximately 58,823 residents. With 1,280 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 46.0 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Maverick County the 60th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Maverick County?+
Eagle Pass is the county seat of Maverick County, Texas, which was organized in 1856 and named for Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803–1870), a rancher, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and representative in the Republic of Texas legislature. Maverick County was originally carved out of Kinney County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Maverick County are located in Eagle Pass.
Which Texas counties border Maverick County?+
Maverick County shares borders with Zavala, Dimmit, Kinney, and Webb 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 South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Maverick County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Maverick 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 Maverick 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 Maverick County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Maverick County is 48323, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 323. 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.