Geography of Montague County
Montague County sits at roughly 33.68° N and 97.72° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 931 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 Montague, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 21,966 residents across 931 square miles, Montague County has a population density of about 23.6 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Montague
Montague serves as the seat of government for Montague 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
Montague County was established in 1857 and was named for Daniel Montague, a state senator and early surveyor in the future county. It was carved from territory previously part of Cooke County.
Montague County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Montague 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 Montague County, Texas located?+
Montague County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.675° N, 97.725° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48337. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Montague County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Montague County in square miles?+
Montague County covers approximately 931 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 99th 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 Montague County, Texas?+
Montague County has a population of approximately 21,966 residents. With 931 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 23.6 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Montague County the 112th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Montague County?+
Montague is the county seat of Montague County, Texas, which was organized in 1857 and named for Daniel Montague, a state senator and early surveyor in the future county. Montague County was originally carved out of Cooke County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Montague County are located in Montague.
Which Texas counties border Montague County?+
Montague County shares borders with Jack, Wise, Cooke, and Clay counties. These 4 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Montague County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Montague 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 Montague 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 Montague County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Montague County is 48337, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 337. 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.