Geography of Stonewall County
Stonewall County sits at roughly 33.18° N and 100.25° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 919 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 Aspermont, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Aspermont serves as the seat of government for Stonewall 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Stonewall 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 Stonewall 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 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.