Geography of Robertson County
Robertson County is a rural county of 855 square miles and about 17,839 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Franklin and its smaller communities.
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 31.03° N, 96.51° W and is 182nd in size among Texas's 254 counties. Robertson County shares boundaries with 6 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are College Station (about 29 miles away in a straight line) and Waco (about 52 miles).
Central Texas stretches across the Hill Country, the Blackland Prairie and the Cross Timbers. It includes some of the fastest-growing suburbs in the nation along the I-35 corridor, alongside quiet ranching counties with limestone creeks and live-oak savanna.
For a broader view of how Robertson 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 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
If you need an official record from Robertson County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Franklin is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Franklin combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Robertson 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 Robertson 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 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.