Karnes County, Texas

Karnes County: County in Texas, United States

About

Karnes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,824 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,562 inhabitants. Its county seat is Karnes City. The county was created 171 years ago in 1854.

Karnes County locator map
Location of Karnes County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Karnes County

Population : 15,562 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Area : 1952 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.8%
Land as percent of area : 99.2%
Named for : Henry Karnes
Altitude : 390 feet / 119 meters
Capital : Karnes City
Establishment : February 02, 1854
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 23:41:08 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.74% (2010-2020)
Karnes County Texas Courthouse IMG 2720 image
Karnes County Texas Courthouse IMG 2720
Karnes County Texas Courthouse IMG 2720 image
Karnes County Texas Courthouse IMG 2720 image

Geography

Karnes County is located at 28°54'21"N 97°51'34"W (28.9057400, -97.8594000). It has 7 neighbors: Atascosa County, Bee County, DeWitt County, Goliad County, Gonzales County, Live Oak County and Wilson County.

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The largest city of Karnes County is Kenedy with a population of 3,388. Other cities include, Karnes City population 3,383 and Falls City population 689. See all Karnes County cities & populated places.

Karnes County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Karnes County.

City Name Population Title
Kenedy 3,388 City
Karnes City 3,383 City in Karnes County, Texas, United States
Runge 1,166 Town of the United States
Falls City 689 City of Texas, USA

Karnes County has 7 neighbours.

  • Karnes City

Demographics

The population of Karnes County increased by 4.74% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,824 - census
2011 14,959 0.9% estimation process
2012 14,859 -0.67% estimation process
2013 14,727 -0.9% estimation process
2014 14,910 1.23% estimation process
2015 15,413 3.26% estimation process
2016 15,494 0.52% estimation process
2017 15,556 0.4% estimation process
2018 15,660 0.66% estimation process
2019 15,601 -0.38% estimation process
2020 15,562 -0.25% estimation process

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People born in Karnes County (2)

People born in Karnes County, including country and western singer Bill Lister, musician Goldie Hill, .

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