Geography of Wilson County
Wilson County is built around Floresville and a handful of smaller towns, with about 56,139 residents across 807 square miles of mixed town and countryside.
It lies in the South Texas region at about 29.17° N, 98.09° W and is 194th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Wilson County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are San Antonio (about 30 miles away in a straight line) and Victoria (about 71 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 Wilson 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 56,139 residents across 807 square miles, Wilson County has a population density of about 69.6 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Floresville
If you need an official record from Wilson County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Floresville is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. Floresville also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
History & name origin
Wilson County was established in 1860 and was named for James Charles Wilson, a Texas state senator (1851–1853). It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County, Guadalupe County and Karnes County Named Cibolo County for a brief period.
Wilson County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Wilson 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 Wilson County, Texas located?+
Wilson County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.174° N, 98.087° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48493. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Wilson County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Wilson County in square miles?+
Wilson County covers approximately 807 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 194th 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 Wilson County, Texas?+
Wilson County has a population of approximately 56,139 residents. With 807 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 69.6 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Wilson County the 66th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Wilson County?+
Floresville is the county seat of Wilson County, Texas, which was organized in 1860 and named for James Charles Wilson, a Texas state senator (1851–1853). Wilson County was originally carved out of Bexar County, Guadalupe County and Karnes County Named Cibolo County for a brief period. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Wilson County are located in Floresville.
Which Texas counties border Wilson County?+
Wilson County shares borders with Bexar, Karnes, Atascosa, Gonzales, and Guadalupe counties. These 5 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 Wilson County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Wilson County is 48493, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 493. 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.