Geography of Wichita County
Much of Wichita County's 628 square miles now functions as part of a larger metro area: its population of about 129,555 gives it a density well above the Texas county average.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.99° N, 98.70° W and is 227th in size among Texas's 254 counties. It is a border county, touching Oklahoma. Wichita County shares boundaries with 3 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Wichita Falls (about 13 miles away in a straight line) and Fort Worth (about 117 miles).
North Texas runs from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex out to the Red River and the Rolling Plains. It mixes one of America's largest urban regions with wheat fields, cattle country and small towns that grew up along railroads.
For a broader view of how Wichita 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 129,555 residents across 628 square miles, Wichita County has a population density of about 206.3 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Wichita Falls
If you need an official record from Wichita County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Wichita Falls is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. As the county has grown, some offices have added annex locations closer to newer suburbs.
History & name origin
Wichita County was established in 1858 and was named for The Wichita Native American tribe. It was carved from territory previously part of Cooke County.
Wichita County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Wichita 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 Wichita County, Texas located?+
Wichita County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.988° N, 98.704° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48485. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Wichita County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Wichita County in square miles?+
Wichita County covers approximately 628 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 227th 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 Wichita County, Texas?+
Wichita County has a population of approximately 129,555 residents. With 628 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 206.3 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Wichita County the 37th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Wichita County?+
Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for The Wichita Native American tribe. Wichita County was originally carved out of Cooke County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Wichita County are located in Wichita Falls.
Which Texas counties border Wichita County?+
Wichita County shares borders with Archer, Wilbarger, and Clay counties. These 3 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Wichita County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Wichita County is 48485, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 485. 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.