Geography of Mitchell County
Mitchell County sits at roughly 32.31° N and 100.92° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 910 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 Colorado City, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 8,947 residents across 910 square miles, Mitchell County has a population density of about 9.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Colorado City
Colorado City serves as the seat of government for Mitchell 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
Mitchell County was established in 1876 and was named for Asa and Eli Mitchell, two early settlers and soldiers in the Texas Revolution. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Mitchell County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, Texas located?+
Mitchell County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.306° N, 100.921° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48335. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Mitchell County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Mitchell County in square miles?+
Mitchell County covers approximately 910 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 128th 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 Mitchell County, Texas?+
Mitchell County has a population of approximately 8,947 residents. With 910 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 9.8 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Mitchell County the 174th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Mitchell County?+
Colorado City is the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Asa and Eli Mitchell, two early settlers and soldiers in the Texas Revolution. Mitchell County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Mitchell County are located in Colorado City.
Which Texas counties border Mitchell County?+
Mitchell County shares borders with Howard, Scurry, Sterling, Nolan, Borden, and Coke 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 Mitchell County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Mitchell County is 48335, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 335. 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.