Counties in the Central Texas region
All 76 counties, sorted alphabetically. Click any county for its full profile, map, and demographics.
Geography & character of Central Texas
Central Texas is built around the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor. Austin, Waco, and Killeen anchor a region of limestone hills, rivers, wineries, military installations, and rapidly growing tech and biotech employers.
Together, the 76 counties of the Central Texas region cover roughly 69,635 square miles — that's 25.9% of Texas's total land area — and are home to about 6,157,232 residents, or roughly 88.4 people per square mile. The most populous county in the region is Travis County (about 1,389,670 residents), while the largest by land area is Tom Green County (1,522 sq mi).
Frequently asked questions
How many counties are in the Central Texas region?+
The Central Texas region contains 76 of Texas's 254 counties.
Which is the largest county in Central Texas by population?+
Travis County, with about 1,389,670 residents.
Which is the smallest county in Central Texas by population?+
Kenedy County, with about 319 residents.
What is the total area of the Central Texas region?+
Approximately 69,635 square miles across all 76 counties.
How can I see a real map of the Central Texas region?+
Use the interactive map at the top of this page — toggle Roads, Terrain, or Satellite basemaps to view authentic geography from Esri imagery, with all 76 county boundaries drawn from Census TIGER data.