Geography of Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County sits at roughly 32.56° N and 95.84° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 849 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 Canton, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 66,130 residents across 849 square miles, Van Zandt County has a population density of about 77.9 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Canton
Canton serves as the seat of government for Van Zandt 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
Van Zandt County was established in 1848 and was named for Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), attorney, Texas state representative, and diplomat. It was carved from territory previously part of Henderson County.
Van Zandt County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County, Texas located?+
Van Zandt County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.564° N, 95.837° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48467. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Van Zandt County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Van Zandt County in square miles?+
Van Zandt County covers approximately 849 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 185th 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 Van Zandt County, Texas?+
Van Zandt County has a population of approximately 66,130 residents. With 849 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 77.9 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Van Zandt County the 57th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Van Zandt County?+
Canton is the county seat of Van Zandt County, Texas, which was organized in 1848 and named for Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), attorney, Texas state representative, and diplomat. Van Zandt County was originally carved out of Henderson County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Van Zandt County are located in Canton.
Which Texas counties border Van Zandt County?+
Van Zandt County shares borders with Henderson, Hunt, Rains, Smith, Wood, and Kaufman 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 East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Van Zandt County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Van Zandt County is 48467, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 467. 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.