Geography of Parmer County
Parmer County sits at roughly 34.53° N and 102.78° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 882 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 Farwell, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 9,678 residents across 882 square miles, Parmer County has a population density of about 11.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Farwell
Farwell serves as the seat of government for Parmer 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
Parmer County was established in 1876 and was named for Martin Parmer (1778–1850), a Republic of Texas legislator, judge, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Parmer County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Parmer 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 Parmer County, Texas located?+
Parmer County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 34.530° N, 102.784° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48369. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Parmer County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Parmer County in square miles?+
Parmer County covers approximately 882 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 172nd 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 Parmer County, Texas?+
Parmer County has a population of approximately 9,678 residents. With 882 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 11.0 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Parmer County the 166th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Parmer County?+
Farwell is the county seat of Parmer County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Martin Parmer (1778–1850), a Republic of Texas legislator, judge, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Parmer County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Parmer County are located in Farwell.
Which Texas counties border Parmer County?+
Parmer County shares borders with Lamb, Bailey, Deaf Smith, and Castro counties. These 4 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 West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Parmer County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Parmer 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 Parmer 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 Parmer County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Parmer County is 48369, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 369. 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.