Geography of Val Verde County
Val Verde County sits at roughly 29.89° N and 101.15° W in the Big Bend region of Texas, spanning 3,171 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 Del Rio, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 47,835 residents across 3,171 square miles, Val Verde County has a population density of about 15.1 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Del Rio
Del Rio serves as the seat of government for Val Verde 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
Val Verde County was established in 1885 and was named for Civil War Battle of Val Verde(Val Verde is Spanish for "green valley"). It was carved from territory previously part of Crockett County, Kinney County and Pecos County.
Val Verde County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Val Verde 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 Val Verde County, Texas located?+
Val Verde County is located in the Big Bend region of Texas at approximately 29.893° N, 101.152° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48465. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Val Verde County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Val Verde County in square miles?+
Val Verde County covers approximately 3,171 square miles of land in the Big Bend region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 7th 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 Val Verde County, Texas?+
Val Verde County has a population of approximately 47,835 residents. With 3,171 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 15.1 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Val Verde County the 76th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Val Verde County?+
Del Rio is the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas, which was organized in 1885 and named for Civil War Battle of Val Verde(Val Verde is Spanish for "green valley"). Val Verde County was originally carved out of Crockett County, Kinney County and Pecos County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Val Verde County are located in Del Rio.
Which Texas counties border Val Verde County?+
Val Verde County shares borders with Sutton, Terrell, Crockett, Kinney, and Edwards 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 Big Bend region.
Where can I download or print a map of Val Verde County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Val Verde 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 Val Verde 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 Val Verde County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Val Verde County is 48465, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 465. 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.