Geography of Robertson County
Robertson County sits at roughly 31.03° N and 96.51° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 855 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 Franklin, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 17,839 residents across 855 square miles, Robertson County has a population density of about 20.9 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Franklin
Franklin serves as the seat of government for Robertson 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
Robertson County was established in 1837 and was named for Sterling Clack Robertson, an empresario in Mexican Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County, Milam County and Nacogdoches County.
Robertson County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Robertson 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 Robertson County, Texas located?+
Robertson County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.027° N, 96.513° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48395. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Robertson County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Robertson County in square miles?+
Robertson County covers approximately 855 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 182nd 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 Robertson County, Texas?+
Robertson County has a population of approximately 17,839 residents. With 855 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 20.9 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Robertson County the 135th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Robertson County?+
Franklin is the county seat of Robertson County, Texas, which was organized in 1837 and named for Sterling Clack Robertson, an empresario in Mexican Texas. Robertson County was originally carved out of Bexar County, Milam County and Nacogdoches County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Robertson County are located in Franklin.
Which Texas counties border Robertson County?+
Robertson County shares borders with Leon, Brazos, Burleson, Limestone, Milam, and Falls 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 Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Robertson County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Robertson 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 Robertson 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 Robertson County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Robertson County is 48395, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 395. 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.