Geography of Navarro County
Navarro County sits at roughly 32.05° N and 96.47° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,071 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 Corsicana, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Corsicana serves as the seat of government for Navarro 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Navarro 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 Navarro 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 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.