Karnes City

City in Karnes County, Texas

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Karnes City is a city in Karnes County, Texas, with 3,111 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kenedy, 6.0 miles SE.

About Karnes City

Karnes City is a city in and the county seat of Karnes County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,111 at the 2020 census, up from 3,042 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Henry Karnes of the Texas Revolution. Karnes is 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Floresville and 54 miles (87 km) southeast of San Antonio on U.S. Highway 181.

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Living in Karnes City

Median household income
$55,354
Median home value
$93,400
Median rent
$661/mo
Median age
35.4
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Karnes City, TX population

Karnes City had 3,111 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,111
Density1,340 per sq mi (517 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Karnes City at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyKarnes County
TypeCity
Population3,111 (2020)
Land area2.32 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates28.8854° N, 97.9005° W
ZIP code78118
Official websitecityofkctx.com
Census code (GEOID)4838452

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Karnes City

What county is Karnes City in?

Karnes City is in Karnes County, Texas.

What is the population of Karnes City, TX?

3,111 people lived in Karnes City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Karnes City, TX?

The ZIP code of Karnes City is 78118.

What is the elevation of Karnes City?

430 feet (131 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Karnes City?

Kenedy (6.0 mi), Falls City (9.9 mi), Runge (11.3 mi), Poth (16.9 mi), Tulsita (17.5 mi).

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