Geography of Parker County
Much of Parker County's 904 square miles now functions as part of a larger metro area: its population of about 184,767 gives it a density well above the Texas county average.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 32.78° N, 97.81° W and is 137th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Parker County shares boundaries with 6 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Fort Worth (about 28 miles away in a straight line) and Dallas (about 58 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 Parker 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 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 is the county seat of Parker County. This is where the county courthouse stands and where residents go for property records, vehicle registration, marriage licenses, court cases and voter services handled by the county clerk, district clerk and tax assessor-collector. As the county has grown, some offices have added annex locations closer to newer suburbs.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Parker 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 Parker 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 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.