Geography of Tyler County
Tyler County is a rural county of 923 square miles and about 20,443 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Woodville and its smaller communities.
It lies in the East Texas region at about 30.77° N, 94.38° W and is 109th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Tyler County shares boundaries with 4 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Beaumont (about 50 miles away in a straight line) and Houston (about 92 miles).
East Texas is the state's forested corner — the Piney Woods, red-clay hills, lakes and river bottoms that have more in common with the Deep South than with the open West. Timber, poultry, oil and gas, and growing retirement and lake communities shape its economy.
For a broader view of how Tyler 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 20,443 residents across 923 square miles, Tyler County has a population density of about 22.1 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Woodville
County government for Tyler County is based in Woodville. 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. For many residents, a trip to Woodville combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
History & name origin
Tyler County was established in 1846 and was named for John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States (1841–1845). It was carved from territory previously part of Liberty County.
Tyler County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Tyler 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 Tyler County, Texas located?+
Tyler County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.771° N, 94.377° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48457. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Tyler County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Tyler County in square miles?+
Tyler County covers approximately 923 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 109th 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 Tyler County, Texas?+
Tyler County has a population of approximately 20,443 residents. With 923 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 22.1 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Tyler County the 121st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Tyler County?+
Woodville is the county seat of Tyler County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States (1841–1845). Tyler County was originally carved out of Liberty County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Tyler County are located in Woodville.
Which Texas counties border Tyler County?+
Tyler County shares borders with Hardin, Jasper, Polk, and Angelina counties. These 4 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 East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Tyler County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Tyler 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 Tyler 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 Tyler County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Tyler County is 48457, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 457. 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.