Geography of Reeves County
Reeves County sits at roughly 31.32° N and 103.69° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 2,636 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 Pecos, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 12,138 residents across 2,636 square miles, Reeves County has a population density of about 4.6 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Pecos
Pecos serves as the seat of government for Reeves 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
Reeves County was established in 1883 and was named for George Robertson Reeves, a Texas state representative and colonel in the Confederate army. It was carved from territory previously part of Pecos County.
Reeves County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Reeves 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 Reeves County, Texas located?+
Reeves County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.323° N, 103.693° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48389. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Reeves County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Reeves County in square miles?+
Reeves County covers approximately 2,636 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 9th 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 Reeves County, Texas?+
Reeves County has a population of approximately 12,138 residents. With 2,636 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 4.6 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Reeves County the 152nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Reeves County?+
Pecos is the county seat of Reeves County, Texas, which was organized in 1883 and named for George Robertson Reeves, a Texas state representative and colonel in the Confederate army. Reeves County was originally carved out of Pecos County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Reeves County are located in Pecos.
Which Texas counties border Reeves County?+
Reeves County shares borders with Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Ward, and Culberson 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 Reeves County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Reeves 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 Reeves 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 Reeves County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Reeves County is 48389, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 389. 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.