Geography of Milam County
Milam County sits at roughly 30.79° N and 96.98° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,017 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 Cameron, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 26,258 residents across 1,017 square miles, Milam County has a population density of about 25.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Cameron
Cameron serves as the seat of government for Milam 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
Milam County was established in 1836 and was named for Benjamin Rush Milam (1788–1835), an early Texas colonizer and soldier in the Texas Revolution. It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Milam County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Milam 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 Milam County, Texas located?+
Milam County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.786° N, 96.977° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48331. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Milam County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Milam County in square miles?+
Milam County covers approximately 1,017 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 69th 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 Milam County, Texas?+
Milam County has a population of approximately 26,258 residents. With 1,017 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 25.8 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Milam County the 100th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Milam County?+
Cameron is the county seat of Milam County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for Benjamin Rush Milam (1788–1835), an early Texas colonizer and soldier in the Texas Revolution. Milam County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Milam County are located in Cameron.
Which Texas counties border Milam County?+
Milam County shares borders with Lee, Williamson, Burleson, Bell, Falls, and Robertson 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 Milam County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Milam 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 Milam 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 Milam County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Milam County is 48331, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 331. 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.