Geography of Navarro County
Covering 1,071 square miles, Navarro County combines a regional trade center at Corsicana with farm and ranch land in every direction. About 57,181 people live here.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 32.05° N, 96.47° W and is 55th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Navarro County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Waco (about 53 miles away in a straight line) and Dallas (about 54 miles).
North Texas runs from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex out to the Red River and the Rolling Plains. It mixes one of America's largest urban regions with wheat fields, cattle country and small towns that grew up along railroads.
For a broader view of how Navarro 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 57,181 residents across 1,071 square miles, Navarro County has a population density of about 53.4 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Corsicana
County government for Navarro County is based in Corsicana. 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. Corsicana also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
History & name origin
Navarro County was established in 1846 and was named for José Antonio Navarro (1795–1871), a leading Tejano participant in the Texan Revolution and signer of the Texan Declaration of Independence. It was carved from territory previously part of Robertson County.
Navarro County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Navarro 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 Navarro County, Texas located?+
Navarro County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.047° N, 96.472° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48349. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Navarro County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Navarro County in square miles?+
Navarro County covers approximately 1,071 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 55th 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 Navarro County, Texas?+
Navarro County has a population of approximately 57,181 residents. With 1,071 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 53.4 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Navarro County the 63rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Navarro County?+
Corsicana is the county seat of Navarro County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for José Antonio Navarro (1795–1871), a leading Tejano participant in the Texan Revolution and signer of the Texan Declaration of Independence. Navarro County was originally carved out of Robertson County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Navarro County are located in Corsicana.
Which Texas counties border Navarro County?+
Navarro County shares borders with Henderson, Hill, Freestone, Limestone, and Ellis 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Navarro County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Navarro 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 Navarro 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 Navarro County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Navarro County is 48349, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 349. 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.