Geography of Throckmorton County
Throckmorton County is classic frontier Texas: 912 square miles of open land with only about 1,554 residents, which makes it one of the most thinly settled counties in the state (230th of 254 by density).
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.18° N, 99.21° W and is 125th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Throckmorton County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Abilene (about 59 miles away in a straight line) and Wichita Falls (about 66 miles).
North Texas runs from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex out to the Red River and the Rolling Plains. It mixes one of America's largest urban regions with wheat fields, cattle country and small towns that grew up along railroads.
For a broader view of how Throckmorton 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 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
County government for Throckmorton County is based in Throckmorton — one of several Texas county seats that carry the same name as their county. 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. In a county this sparsely settled, Throckmorton may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton 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 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.