Geography of McCulloch County
McCulloch County is a rural county of 1,069 square miles and about 7,472 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Brady and its smaller communities.
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 31.20° N, 99.35° W and is 56th in size among Texas's 254 counties. McCulloch County shares boundaries with 6 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are San Angelo (about 67 miles away in a straight line) and Abilene (about 89 miles).
Central Texas stretches across the Hill Country, the Blackland Prairie and the Cross Timbers. It includes some of the fastest-growing suburbs in the nation along the I-35 corridor, alongside quiet ranching counties with limestone creeks and live-oak savanna.
For a broader view of how McCulloch 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 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
County government for McCulloch County is based in Brady. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. For many residents, a trip to Brady combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the McCulloch 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 McCulloch 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 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.