Geography of Real County
Real County sits at roughly 29.83° N and 99.82° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 700 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 Leakey, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 2,745 residents across 700 square miles, Real County has a population density of about 3.9 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Leakey
Leakey serves as the seat of government for Real 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
Real County was established in 1913 and was named for Julius Real, a rancher and state senator. It was carved from territory previously part of Bandera County, Edwards County and Kerr County.
Real County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Real 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 Real County, Texas located?+
Real County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.832° N, 99.822° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48385. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Real County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Real County in square miles?+
Real County covers approximately 700 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 216th 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 Real County, Texas?+
Real County has a population of approximately 2,745 residents. With 700 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 3.9 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Real County the 226th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Real County?+
Leakey is the county seat of Real County, Texas, which was organized in 1913 and named for Julius Real, a rancher and state senator. Real County was originally carved out of Bandera County, Edwards County and Kerr County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Real County are located in Leakey.
Which Texas counties border Real County?+
Real County shares borders with Kerr, Uvalde, Bandera, and Edwards 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 South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Real County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Real 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 Real 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 Real County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Real County is 48385, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 385. 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.