Geography of Morris County
Morris County sits at roughly 33.11° N and 94.73° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 254 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 Daingerfield, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 12,133 residents across 254 square miles, Morris County has a population density of about 47.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Daingerfield
Daingerfield serves as the seat of government for Morris 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
Morris County was established in 1875 and was named for William Wright Morris, a planter and state legislator. It was carved from territory previously part of Titus County.
Morris County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Morris 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 Morris County, Texas located?+
Morris County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.114° N, 94.733° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48343. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Morris County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Morris County in square miles?+
Morris County covers approximately 254 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 250th 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 Morris County, Texas?+
Morris County has a population of approximately 12,133 residents. With 254 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 47.8 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Morris County the 153rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Morris County?+
Daingerfield is the county seat of Morris County, Texas, which was organized in 1875 and named for William Wright Morris, a planter and state legislator. Morris County was originally carved out of Titus County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Morris County are located in Daingerfield.
Which Texas counties border Morris County?+
Morris County shares borders with Red River, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Marion, Titus, and Upshur counties. These 7 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 East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Morris County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Morris County is 48343, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 343. 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.