Geography of Randall County
Randall County sits at roughly 34.97° N and 101.90° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 914 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 Canyon, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 152,351 residents across 914 square miles, Randall County has a population density of about 166.7 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Canyon
Canyon serves as the seat of government for Randall 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
Randall County was established in 1876 and was named for Horace Randal, a Confederate brigadier general in the Civil War. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Randall County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Randall 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 Randall County, Texas located?+
Randall County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 34.966° N, 101.897° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48381. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Randall County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Randall County in square miles?+
Randall County covers approximately 914 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 120th 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 Randall County, Texas?+
Randall County has a population of approximately 152,351 residents. With 914 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 166.7 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Randall County the 34th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Randall County?+
Canyon is the county seat of Randall County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Horace Randal, a Confederate brigadier general in the Civil War. Randall County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Randall County are located in Canyon.
Which Texas counties border Randall County?+
Randall County shares borders with Armstrong, Swisher, Potter, Deaf Smith, and Castro 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 West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Randall County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Randall 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 Randall 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 Randall County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Randall County is 48381, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 381. 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.