Geography of Medina County
Medina County sits at roughly 29.36° N and 99.11° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,328 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 Hondo, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
For a broader view of how Medina 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 56,881 residents across 1,328 square miles, Medina County has a population density of about 42.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Hondo
Hondo serves as the seat of government for Medina 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
Medina County was established in 1848 and was named for The Medina River, named for Spanish engineer Pedro de Medina. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Medina County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Medina 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 Medina County, Texas located?+
Medina County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.356° N, 99.110° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48325. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Medina County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Medina County in square miles?+
Medina County covers approximately 1,328 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 30th 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 Medina County, Texas?+
Medina County has a population of approximately 56,881 residents. With 1,328 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 42.8 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Medina County the 65th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Medina County?+
Hondo is the county seat of Medina County, Texas, which was organized in 1848 and named for The Medina River, named for Spanish engineer Pedro de Medina. Medina County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Medina County are located in Hondo.
Which Texas counties border Medina County?+
Medina County shares borders with Bexar, Uvalde, Atascosa, Bandera, and Frio 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 South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Medina County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Medina 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 Medina 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 Medina County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Medina County is 48325, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 325. 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.