Geography of McCulloch County
McCulloch County sits at roughly 31.20° N and 99.35° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,069 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 Brady, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 7,472 residents across 1,069 square miles, McCulloch County has a population density of about 7.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Brady
Brady serves as the seat of government for McCulloch 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
McCulloch County was established in 1856 and was named for Benjamin McCulloch (1811–1862), veteran of San Jacinto, Texas Ranger, and Confederate general. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
McCulloch County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about McCulloch 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 McCulloch County, Texas located?+
McCulloch County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.199° N, 99.347° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48307. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for McCulloch County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is McCulloch County in square miles?+
McCulloch County covers approximately 1,069 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 56th 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 McCulloch County, Texas?+
McCulloch County has a population of approximately 7,472 residents. With 1,069 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 7.0 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes McCulloch County the 181st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of McCulloch County?+
Brady is the county seat of McCulloch County, Texas, which was organized in 1856 and named for Benjamin McCulloch (1811–1862), veteran of San Jacinto, Texas Ranger, and Confederate general. McCulloch County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for McCulloch County are located in Brady.
Which Texas counties border McCulloch County?+
McCulloch County shares borders with Menard, San Saba, Coleman, Mason, Brown, and Concho counties. These 6 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 McCulloch County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of McCulloch 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 McCulloch 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 McCulloch County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for McCulloch County is 48307, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 307. 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.