Geography of Young County
Young County sits at roughly 33.18° N and 98.69° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 922 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 Graham, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Graham serves as the seat of government for Young 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
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Young 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 Young 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 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.