Geography of Randall County
Randall County is built around Canyon and a handful of smaller towns, with about 152,351 residents across 914 square miles of mixed town and countryside.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 34.97° N, 101.90° W and is 120th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Randall County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Amarillo (about 18 miles away in a straight line) and Lubbock (about 96 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Randall 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 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
If you need an official record from Randall County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Canyon is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. Canyon also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Randall 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 Randall 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 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.