Geography of Parker County
Parker County sits at roughly 32.78° N and 97.81° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 904 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 Weatherford, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 184,767 residents across 904 square miles, Parker County has a population density of about 204.4 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Weatherford
Weatherford serves as the seat of government for Parker 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
Parker County was established in 1855 and was named for Isaac Parker, legislator for both the Republic of Texas and the state of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Bosque County and Navarro County.
Parker County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Parker 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 Parker County, Texas located?+
Parker County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.778° N, 97.805° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48367. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Parker County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Parker County in square miles?+
Parker County covers approximately 904 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 137th 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 Parker County, Texas?+
Parker County has a population of approximately 184,767 residents. With 904 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 204.4 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Parker County the 31st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Parker County?+
Weatherford is the county seat of Parker County, Texas, which was organized in 1855 and named for Isaac Parker, legislator for both the Republic of Texas and the state of Texas. Parker County was originally carved out of Bosque County and Navarro County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Parker County are located in Weatherford.
Which Texas counties border Parker County?+
Parker County shares borders with Hood, Jack, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Tarrant, and Wise 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Parker County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Parker County is 48367, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 367. 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.