George West
City in Live Oak County, Texas
George West is a city in Live Oak County, Texas, with 2,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Three Rivers, 10.1 miles N.
- 2,171residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 1,120 / sq mipopulation density
- 78022ZIP code
About George West
George West is a city in Live Oak County, Texas, United States, and named for cattle rancher George Washington West. The population was 2,171 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Live Oak County. George West was named the "storytelling capital of Texas" in 2005 by the Texas Senate; and it hosts the George West Storyfest, a festival that features storytelling, cowboy poetry, and music. Numerous ranches surround George West.
The Texas author and folklorist J. Frank Dobie was born in Live Oak County near George West in 1888. Former State Senator Cyndi Taylor Krier, also the administrative judge of Bexar County, was reared near George West in the unincorporated community of Dinero.
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Living in George West
- Median household income
- $48,415
- Median home value
- $151,700
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 33
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George West had 2,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,120 per sq mi (432 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
George West at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Live Oak County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.94 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.3300° N, 98.1183° W |
| ZIP code | 78022 |
| Official website | cityofgw.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4829348 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near George West
- Three Rivers10.1 mi N
- Blue Berry Hill20.2 mi E
- Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres20.6 mi SE
- Lakeside22.2 mi SE
- Lake City22.3 mi SE
- Edgewater Estates22.3 mi SE
- Paisano Park22.6 mi SE
- Pawnee23.0 mi N
- Beeville23.1 mi E
- Normanna24.5 mi NE
- Mathis24.7 mi SE
- Tynan25.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about George West
What county is George West in?
George West is in Live Oak County, Texas.
What is the population of George West, TX?
2,171 people lived in George West at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of George West, TX?
The ZIP code of George West is 78022.
What is the elevation of George West?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near George West?
Three Rivers (10.1 mi), Blue Berry Hill (20.2 mi), Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (20.6 mi), Lakeside (22.2 mi), Lake City (22.3 mi).
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