Geography of Webb County
Webb County sits at roughly 27.76° N and 99.33° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 3,357 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 Laredo, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 281,224 residents across 3,357 square miles, Webb County has a population density of about 83.8 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Laredo
Laredo serves as the seat of government for Webb 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
Webb County was established in 1848 and was named for James Webb, who served as secretary of the Treasury, secretary of State, and Attorney General of the Republic of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Nueces County.
Webb County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Webb 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 Webb County, Texas located?+
Webb County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 27.761° N, 99.332° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48479. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Webb County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Webb County in square miles?+
Webb County covers approximately 3,357 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a large county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 6th 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 Webb County, Texas?+
Webb County has a population of approximately 281,224 residents. With 3,357 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 83.8 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Webb County the 20th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Webb County?+
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, Texas, which was organized in 1848 and named for James Webb, who served as secretary of the Treasury, secretary of State, and Attorney General of the Republic of Texas. Webb County was originally carved out of Nueces County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Webb County are located in Laredo.
Which Texas counties border Webb County?+
Webb County shares borders with Dimmit, Maverick, Jim Hogg, La Salle, Zapata, and Duval 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 Webb County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Webb 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 Webb 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 Webb County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Webb County is 48479, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 479. 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.