Geography of Schleicher County
Schleicher County is classic frontier Texas: 1,311 square miles of open land with only about 2,245 residents, which makes it one of the most thinly settled counties in the state (229th of 254 by density).
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 30.90° N, 100.54° W and is 31st in size among Texas's 254 counties. Schleicher County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are San Angelo (about 39 miles away in a straight line) and Abilene (about 117 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 Schleicher 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 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
If you need an official record from Schleicher County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Eldorado is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. In a county this sparsely settled, Eldorado may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 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.