Geography of Stonewall County
Few places in Texas are as wide open as Stonewall County. Only around 1,186 people live in its 919 square miles, and ranchland stretches for miles between settlements.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.18° N, 100.25° W and is 113th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Stonewall County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Abilene (about 59 miles away in a straight line) and Lubbock (about 96 miles).
North Texas runs from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex out to the Red River and the Rolling Plains. It mixes one of America's largest urban regions with wheat fields, cattle country and small towns that grew up along railroads.
For a broader view of how Stonewall 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 1,186 residents across 919 square miles, Stonewall County has a population density of about 1.3 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Aspermont
County government for Stonewall County is based in Aspermont. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. In a county this sparsely settled, Aspermont may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Stonewall County was established in 1876 and was named for Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824–1863), the famous Confederate General. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Stonewall County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Stonewall 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 Stonewall County, Texas located?+
Stonewall County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.179° N, 100.253° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48433. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Stonewall County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Stonewall County in square miles?+
Stonewall County covers approximately 919 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 113th 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 Stonewall County, Texas?+
Stonewall County has a population of approximately 1,186 residents. With 919 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 1.3 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Stonewall County the 243rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Stonewall County?+
Aspermont is the county seat of Stonewall County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824–1863), the famous Confederate General. Stonewall County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Stonewall County are located in Aspermont.
Which Texas counties border Stonewall County?+
Stonewall County shares borders with Kent, King, Haskell, Jones, and Fisher 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Stonewall County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Stonewall 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 Stonewall 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 Stonewall County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Stonewall County is 48433, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 433. 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.