Bee County, Texas
Bee County: County in Texas, United States
About
Bee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,861 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,513 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beeville. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.

Quick Facts about Bee County
Population : | 32,513 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Area : | 2280 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.01% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.99% |
Named for : | Barnard E. Bee, Sr. |
Altitude : | 210 feet / 64 meters |
Capital : | Beeville |
Establishment : | December 12, 1857 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:01:18 (23rd February 2025) |
Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 2.01% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Bee County is located at 28°25'3"N 97°44'28"W (28.4173900, -97.7411900). It has 5 neighbors: Goliad County, Karnes County, Live Oak County, Refugio County and San Patricio County.
Bee County map
The largest city of Bee County is Beeville with a population of 14,164. Other cities include and Skidmore population 925. See all Bee County cities & populated places.
Bee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bee County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Beeville | 14,164 | City in Texas, USA |
Skidmore | 925 | City in Nodaway County, Missouri |
Blue Berry Hill | 866 | Census designated place |
- Official Website
Official website of Bee County
Bee County has 5 neighbours.
- Goliad County county in Texas, United States
- Karnes County county in Texas, United States
- Live Oak County county in Texas, United States
- Refugio County county in Texas, United States
- San Patricio County county in Texas, United States
- Beeville
Demographics
The population of Bee County increased by 2.01% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 31,861 | - | census |
2011 | 32,318 | 1.41% | estimation process |
2012 | 32,480 | 0.5% | estimation process |
2013 | 32,810 | 1.01% | estimation process |
2014 | 32,841 | 0.09% | estimation process |
2015 | 32,617 | -0.69% | estimation process |
2016 | 32,812 | 0.59% | estimation process |
2017 | 32,592 | -0.68% | estimation process |
2018 | 32,467 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2019 | 32,565 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2020 | 32,513 | -0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Bee County (2)
People born in Bee County, including musician Little Joe, politician from Texas Paul Haring, .
List
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |