Geography of Sherman County
Sherman County sits at roughly 36.28° N and 101.89° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 923 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 Stratford, and the county shares boundaries with 3 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 2,781 residents across 923 square miles, Sherman County has a population density of about 3.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Stratford
Stratford serves as the seat of government for Sherman 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
Sherman County was established in 1876 and was named for Sidney Sherman (1805–1873), a soldier in the Texas Revolution. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Sherman County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Sherman 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 Sherman County, Texas located?+
Sherman County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 36.278° N, 101.894° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48421. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Sherman County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Sherman County in square miles?+
Sherman County covers approximately 923 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 107th 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 Sherman County, Texas?+
Sherman County has a population of approximately 2,781 residents. With 923 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 3.0 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Sherman County the 224th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Sherman County?+
Stratford is the county seat of Sherman County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Sidney Sherman (1805–1873), a soldier in the Texas Revolution. Sherman County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Sherman County are located in Stratford.
Which Texas counties border Sherman County?+
Sherman County shares borders with Moore, Hansford, and Dallam counties. These 3 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 Sherman County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Sherman 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 Sherman 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 Sherman County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Sherman County is 48421, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 421. 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.