Austin County is a rural, agricultural dominated county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,167. Its seat is Bellville. The county and region was settled primarily by German emigrants in the 1800s.
Austin County is included in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Austin County does not contain the city of Austin, the state capital of Texas, which lies in Travis County, about 110 miles to the northwest.
| Name: | Austin County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-015 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1837 |
| Named for: | Stephen F. Austin |
| Seat: | Bellville |
| Largest city: | Sealy |
| Total Area: | 656 sq mi (1,700 km²) |
| Land Area: | 647 sq mi (1,680 km²) |
| Total Population: | 30,167 |
| Population Density: | 46/sq mi (18/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.austincounty.com |
Austin County location map. Where is Austin County?
History
In 1836, the Texas Legislature established Austin County, naming it for Stephen F. Austin, who facilitated Texas’ Anglo-American colonization.
Austin County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 656 square miles (1,700 km), of which 647 square miles (1,680 km) is land and 9.9 square miles (26 km) (1.5%) is covered by water.
Adjacent counties
- Washington County (north)
- Waller County (east)
- Fort Bend County (southeast)
- Wharton County (south)
- Colorado County (west)
- Fayette County (northwest)
Austin County Topographic Map
Austin County Satellite Map
Austin County Outline Map
