Geography of Young County
Young County is a rural county of 922 square miles and about 18,154 residents, where farms and ranches fill most of the space between Graham and its smaller communities.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.18° N, 98.69° W and is 110th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Young County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Wichita Falls (about 52 miles away in a straight line) and Abilene (about 79 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 Young 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 18,154 residents across 922 square miles, Young County has a population density of about 19.7 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Graham
If you need an official record from Young County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Graham is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Graham combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
History & name origin
Young County was established in 1856 and was named for William Cocke Young, early Texas settler, attorney, sheriff, and United States Marshal. It was carved from territory previously part of Bosque County and Fannin County.
Young County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Young 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 Young County, Texas located?+
Young County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.177° N, 98.688° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48503. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Young County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Young County in square miles?+
Young County covers approximately 922 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 110th 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 Young County, Texas?+
Young County has a population of approximately 18,154 residents. With 922 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 19.7 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Young County the 132nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Young County?+
Graham is the county seat of Young County, Texas, which was organized in 1856 and named for William Cocke Young, early Texas settler, attorney, sheriff, and United States Marshal. Young County was originally carved out of Bosque County and Fannin County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Young County are located in Graham.
Which Texas counties border Young County?+
Young County shares borders with Jack, Throckmorton, Stephens, Palo Pinto, and Archer 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 North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Young County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Young 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 Young 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 Young County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Young County is 48503, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 503. 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.