Geography of Schleicher County
Schleicher County sits at roughly 30.90° N and 100.54° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,311 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 Eldorado, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 2,245 residents across 1,311 square miles, Schleicher County has a population density of about 1.7 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Eldorado
Eldorado serves as the seat of government for Schleicher 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
Schleicher County was established in 1887 and was named for Gustav Schleicher, engineer and U.S. Congressman from Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Crockett County.
Schleicher County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Schleicher 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 Schleicher County, Texas located?+
Schleicher County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.897° N, 100.539° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48413. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Schleicher County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Schleicher County in square miles?+
Schleicher County covers approximately 1,311 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 31st 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 Schleicher County, Texas?+
Schleicher County has a population of approximately 2,245 residents. With 1,311 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 1.7 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Schleicher County the 231st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Schleicher County?+
Eldorado is the county seat of Schleicher County, Texas, which was organized in 1887 and named for Gustav Schleicher, engineer and U.S. Congressman from Texas. Schleicher County was originally carved out of Crockett County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Schleicher County are located in Eldorado.
Which Texas counties border Schleicher County?+
Schleicher County shares borders with Menard, Irion, Sutton, Crockett, and Tom Green 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 Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Schleicher County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 Schleicher County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Schleicher County is 48413, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 413. 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.