Geography of Wichita County
Wichita County sits at roughly 33.99° N and 98.70° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 628 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 Wichita Falls, and the county shares boundaries with 3 neighboring counties.
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
Wichita Falls serves as the seat of government for Wichita 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Wichita 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 Wichita 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 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.