Geography of Terry County
Terry County sits at roughly 33.17° N and 102.34° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 890 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 Brownfield, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 11,720 residents across 890 square miles, Terry County has a population density of about 13.2 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Brownfield
Brownfield serves as the seat of government for Terry 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
Terry County was established in 1876 and was named for Frank Terry, a Confederate colonel and commander of Terry's Texas Rangers. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Terry County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Terry 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 Terry County, Texas located?+
Terry County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.174° N, 102.335° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48445. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Terry County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Terry County in square miles?+
Terry County covers approximately 890 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 165th 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 Terry County, Texas?+
Terry County has a population of approximately 11,720 residents. With 890 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 13.2 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Terry County the 158th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Terry County?+
Brownfield is the county seat of Terry County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Frank Terry, a Confederate colonel and commander of Terry's Texas Rangers. Terry County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Terry County are located in Brownfield.
Which Texas counties border Terry County?+
Terry County shares borders with Hockley, Lynn, Yoakum, Dawson, and Gaines 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 West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Terry County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Terry 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 Terry 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 Terry County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Terry County is 48445, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 445. 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.