North Texas generally refers to the counties in the north-central part of the state, excluding those in the Texas Panhandle. It covers the metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth and Wichita Falls and their surrounding counties. It is the state's most populous region. A total of nearly 5,000 acres were listed for sale in Texas's Wichita County recently, representing a total value of almost $68 million in Wichita County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale. Wichita County ranks 160th in the Lone Star State for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Wichita Falls featured the most land for sale. Mining and mineral extraction-related services are the main economic drivers in this part of Texas. Wichita County is the 231st biggest county (632 square miles) in Texas. It's located in the North Central Plains Texas region of Texas.