Geography of Red River County
Red River County sits at roughly 33.62° N and 95.05° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,050 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 Clarksville, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 11,816 residents across 1,050 square miles, Red River County has a population density of about 11.3 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Clarksville
Clarksville serves as the seat of government for Red River 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
Red River County was established in 1836 and was named for The Red River of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Red River County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Red River 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 Red River County, Texas located?+
Red River County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.621° N, 95.050° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48387. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Red River County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Red River County in square miles?+
Red River County covers approximately 1,050 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 65th 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 Red River County, Texas?+
Red River County has a population of approximately 11,816 residents. With 1,050 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 11.3 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Red River County the 156th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Red River County?+
Clarksville is the county seat of Red River County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for The Red River of Texas. Red River County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Red River County are located in Clarksville.
Which Texas counties border Red River County?+
Red River County shares borders with Lamar, Morris, Bowie, Delta, Titus, and Franklin 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 East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Red River County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Red River 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 Red River 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 Red River County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Red River County is 48387, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 387. 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.