Geography of Tyler County
Tyler County sits at roughly 30.77° N and 94.38° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 923 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 Woodville, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
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
Woodville serves as the seat of government for Tyler 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Tyler 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 Tyler 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 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.