Geography of Webb County
Webb County is built around Laredo and a handful of smaller towns, with about 281,224 residents across 3,357 square miles of mixed town and countryside.
It lies in the South Texas region at about 27.76° N, 99.33° W and is one of the 25 largest counties in Texas (6th of 254). It is a border county, touching Mexico (along the Rio Grande). Webb County shares boundaries with 6 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Laredo (about 20 miles away in a straight line) and Corpus Christi (about 118 miles).
South Texas covers the brush country, the Rio Grande Valley and the ranchlands south of San Antonio. Its culture is strongly shaped by its Tejano heritage and its ties to Mexico, and its economy blends citrus and vegetable farming, ranching, trade and energy.
For a broader view of how Webb County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
If you need an official record from Webb County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Laredo is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. Laredo also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Webb County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Webb County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.