Geography of Midland County
Midland County sits at roughly 31.87° N and 102.03° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 900 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 Midland, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 187,855 residents across 900 square miles, Midland County has a population density of about 208.7 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Midland
Midland serves as the seat of government for Midland 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
Midland County was established in 1885 and was named for Its county seat, which was named for its location halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railway (and "Midway, Texas", being already in use). It was carved from territory previously part of Tom Green County.
Midland County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Midland 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 Midland County, Texas located?+
Midland County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.869° N, 102.032° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48329. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Midland County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Midland County in square miles?+
Midland County covers approximately 900 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 152nd 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 Midland County, Texas?+
Midland County has a population of approximately 187,855 residents. With 900 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 208.7 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Midland County the 30th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Midland County?+
Midland is the county seat of Midland County, Texas, which was organized in 1885 and named for Its county seat, which was named for its location halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railway (and "Midway, Texas", being already in use). Midland County was originally carved out of Tom Green County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Midland County are located in Midland.
Which Texas counties border Midland County?+
Midland County shares borders with Andrews, Ector, Glasscock, Martin, and Upton 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 West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Midland County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Midland County is 48329, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 329. 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.