Geography of Taylor County
Taylor County sits at roughly 32.30° N and 99.89° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 916 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 Abilene, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 150,077 residents across 916 square miles, Taylor County has a population density of about 163.8 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Abilene
Abilene serves as the seat of government for Taylor 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
Taylor County was established in 1858 and was named for Edward Taylor (1812–1836), George Taylor (1816–1836), and James Taylor (1814–1836), three brothers who died at the Alamo. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County and Travis County.
Taylor County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Taylor 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 Taylor County, Texas located?+
Taylor County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.301° N, 99.890° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48441. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Taylor County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Taylor County in square miles?+
Taylor County covers approximately 916 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 117th 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 Taylor County, Texas?+
Taylor County has a population of approximately 150,077 residents. With 916 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 163.8 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Taylor County the 35th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Taylor County?+
Abilene is the county seat of Taylor County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Edward Taylor (1812–1836), George Taylor (1816–1836), and James Taylor (1814–1836), three brothers who died at the Alamo. Taylor County was originally carved out of Bexar County and Travis County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Taylor County are located in Abilene.
Which Texas counties border Taylor County?+
Taylor County shares borders with Coleman, Jones, Nolan, Runnels, and Callahan 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 Taylor County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Taylor County is 48441, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 441. 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.