Geography of Walker County
Walker County sits at roughly 30.74° N and 95.57° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 788 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 Huntsville, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 83,842 residents across 788 square miles, Walker County has a population density of about 106.4 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Huntsville
Huntsville serves as the seat of government for Walker 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
Walker County was established in 1846 and was named for Robert J. Walker (1801–1869); officially renamed after Samuel Hamilton Walker (no relation) (1815–1847), a Texas Ranger and soldier in the Mexican–American War. It was carved from territory previously part of Montgomery County.
Walker County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Walker 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 Walker County, Texas located?+
Walker County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.739° N, 95.572° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48471. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Walker County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Walker County in square miles?+
Walker County covers approximately 788 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 201st 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 Walker County, Texas?+
Walker County has a population of approximately 83,842 residents. With 788 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 106.4 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Walker County the 50th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Walker County?+
Huntsville is the county seat of Walker County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for Robert J. Walker (1801–1869); officially renamed after Samuel Hamilton Walker (no relation) (1815–1847), a Texas Ranger and soldier in the Mexican–American War. Walker County was originally carved out of Montgomery County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Walker County are located in Huntsville.
Which Texas counties border Walker County?+
Walker County shares borders with Grimes, Houston, Madison, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Trinity 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 Walker County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Walker County is 48471, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 471. 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.