Tarrant County is located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2020, it had a population of 2,110,640. It is Texas’ third-most populous county and the 15th-most populous in the United States. Its county seat is Fort Worth. Tarrant County, one of 26 counties created out of the Peters Colony, was established in 1849 and organized the next year. It was named in honor of General Edward H. Tarrant of the Republic of Texas militia.
| Name: | Tarrant County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-439 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1850 |
| Named for: | Edward H. Tarrant |
| Seat: | Fort Worth |
| Largest city: | Fort Worth |
| Total Area: | 902 sq mi (2,340 km²) |
| Land Area: | 864 sq mi (2,240 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,110,640 |
| Population Density: | 2,340/sq mi (900/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | tarrantcounty.com |
Tarrant County location map. Where is Tarrant County?
Tarrant County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 902 square miles (2,340 km), of which 864 square miles (2,240 km) is land and 39 square miles (100 km) (4.3%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Denton County (north)
- Dallas County (east)
- Ellis County (southeast)
- Johnson County (south)
- Parker County (west)
- Wise County (northwest)
Tarrant County Topographic Map
Tarrant County Satellite Map
Tarrant County Outline Map
