Geography of Uvalde County
Uvalde County sits at roughly 29.36° N and 99.76° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,557 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 Uvalde, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 24,963 residents across 1,557 square miles, Uvalde County has a population density of about 16.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Uvalde
Uvalde serves as the seat of government for Uvalde 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
Uvalde County was established in 1850 and was named for The Cañón de Ugalde, a nearby battlefield where Spanish General Juan de Ugalde was victorious in a skirmish with over 300 Apaches. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Uvalde County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Uvalde 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 Uvalde County, Texas located?+
Uvalde County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.357° N, 99.762° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48463. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Uvalde County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Uvalde County in square miles?+
Uvalde County covers approximately 1,557 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 16th 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 Uvalde County, Texas?+
Uvalde County has a population of approximately 24,963 residents. With 1,557 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 16.0 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Uvalde County the 103rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Uvalde County?+
Uvalde is the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas, which was organized in 1850 and named for The Cañón de Ugalde, a nearby battlefield where Spanish General Juan de Ugalde was victorious in a skirmish with over 300 Apaches. Uvalde County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Uvalde County are located in Uvalde.
Which Texas counties border Uvalde County?+
Uvalde County shares borders with Zavala, Kinney, Medina, Real, Bandera, and Edwards counties. These 6 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 South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Uvalde County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Uvalde 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 Uvalde 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 Uvalde County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Uvalde County is 48463, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 463. 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.