Geography of Midland County
Much of Midland County's 900 square miles now functions as part of a larger metro area: its population of about 187,855 gives it a density well above the Texas county average.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 31.87° N, 102.03° W and is 152nd in size among Texas's 254 counties. Midland County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Midland (about 9 miles away in a straight line) and San Angelo (about 98 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Midland 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 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
County government for Midland County is based in Midland — one of several Texas county seats that carry the same name as their county. 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. As the county has grown, some offices have added annex locations closer to newer suburbs.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Midland 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 Midland 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 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.