Geography of Taylor County
Covering 916 square miles, Taylor County combines a regional trade center at Abilene with farm and ranch land in every direction. About 150,077 people live here.
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 32.30° N, 99.89° W and is 117th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Taylor County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Abilene (about 14 miles away in a straight line) and San Angelo (about 66 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 Taylor 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 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
County government for Taylor County is based in Abilene. 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. Abilene also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Taylor 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 Taylor 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 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.