Geography of Throckmorton County
Throckmorton County sits at roughly 33.18° N and 99.21° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 912 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 Throckmorton, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 1,554 residents across 912 square miles, Throckmorton County has a population density of about 1.7 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Throckmorton
Throckmorton serves as the seat of government for Throckmorton 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
Throckmorton County was established in 1858 and was named for William Edward Throckmorton, an early Collin County settler. It was carved from territory previously part of Fannin County.
Throckmorton County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton County, Texas located?+
Throckmorton County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.178° N, 99.212° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48447. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Throckmorton County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Throckmorton County in square miles?+
Throckmorton County covers approximately 912 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 125th 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 Throckmorton County, Texas?+
Throckmorton County has a population of approximately 1,554 residents. With 912 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 1.7 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Throckmorton County the 237th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Throckmorton County?+
Throckmorton is the county seat of Throckmorton County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for William Edward Throckmorton, an early Collin County settler. Throckmorton County was originally carved out of Fannin County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Throckmorton County are located in Throckmorton.
Which Texas counties border Throckmorton County?+
Throckmorton County shares borders with Haskell, Baylor, Shackelford, Stephens, and Young 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 Throckmorton County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Throckmorton County is 48447, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 447. 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.