About Bexar County, Texas

Bexar County, Texas is the 19th most populous county in the United States. San Antonio is its county seat. The county is situated in south-central Texas. Its location is around 190 miles to the west of Houston, Texas and about 140 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. The total area of Bexar county is 1,257 square miles.

Bexar County came into existence December 20, 1836 and used to encompass most of the western sections of the former Republic of Texas. After Texas became a state, it was divided up into 129 counties. The county's name is derived from San Antonio de Bexar which was the first form of civil government established in the province of Texas while under Spanish rule.

The demographics of Bexar County are quite mixed. The population is largely made up of Latino or Hispanic residents and White or Caucasian residents. The remaining portion of the population is made up of African Americans, Native Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander.

The military has a well established presence in the county, which is also an asset to the local economy. They have four Air Force Bases in Bexar County: Lackland, Kelly, Randolph, and Brooks. There is one Army base, Fort Sam Houston. And the Brooke Army Medical Center which is situated in San Antonio as well.

Seven counties border Bexar County. To the north it is bordered by Kendall and Comal Counties. To the Northwest Bandera County, and due west it is adjacent to Medina County. Bexar County is located due north from Atascosa County and shares its southeastern border with Wilson County.

There are 24 cities in Bexar County and 3 townships. It is also home to 5 unincorporated communities. Some of the cities are located in more than just one county, but each is at least partially located inside the borders of Bexar County, Texas.

About Bexar County, Texas

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