Geography of Menard County
Menard County sits at roughly 30.89° N and 99.82° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 902 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 Menard, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 1,956 residents across 902 square miles, Menard County has a population density of about 2.2 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Menard
Menard serves as the seat of government for Menard 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
Menard County was established in 1858 and was named for Michel Branamour Menard, the founder of Galveston, Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Menard County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Menard 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 Menard County, Texas located?+
Menard County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.890° N, 99.821° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48327. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Menard County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Menard County in square miles?+
Menard County covers approximately 902 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 144th 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 Menard County, Texas?+
Menard County has a population of approximately 1,956 residents. With 902 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 2.2 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Menard County the 232nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Menard County?+
Menard is the county seat of Menard County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Michel Branamour Menard, the founder of Galveston, Texas. Menard County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Menard County are located in Menard.
Which Texas counties border Menard County?+
Menard County shares borders with McCulloch, Mason, Kimble, Schleicher, and Concho 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 Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Menard County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Menard 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 Menard 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 Menard County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Menard County is 48327, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 327. 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.