Karnes City
City in Karnes County, Texas

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.
- 3,111residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 1,340 / sq mipopulation density
- 78118ZIP code
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 had 3,111 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,111 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,340 per sq mi (517 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Karnes City at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Karnes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,111 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.32 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.8854° N, 97.9005° W |
| ZIP code | 78118 |
| Official website | cityofkctx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4838452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Karnes City
- Kenedy6.0 mi SE
- Falls City9.9 mi NW
- Runge11.3 mi E
- Poth16.9 mi NW
- Tulsita17.5 mi S
- Nordheim17.5 mi E
- Pawnee17.6 mi S
- Pettus19.4 mi S
- Tuleta22.2 mi S
- Floresville24.1 mi NW
- Stockdale24.5 mi N
- Yorktown24.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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