Sour Lake
City in Hardin County, Texas
Sour Lake is a city in Hardin County, Texas, with 1,773 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pinewood Estates, 5.6 miles NE.
- 1,773residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 770 / sq mipopulation density
- 77659ZIP code
About Sour Lake
Sour Lake is a city in Hardin County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,773 at the 2020 census. It was originally named "Sour Lake Springs", after the sulphurous spring water that flowed into the nearby lake. The city is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area. Sour Lake is the oldest surviving town in Hardin County. It is called by some the "Gateway to the Big Thicket".
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Living in Sour Lake
- Median household income
- $73,241
- Median home value
- $173,800
- Median rent
- $1,286/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Sour Lake had 1,773 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,773 |
|---|---|
| Density | 770 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sour Lake at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,773 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.30 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1377° N, 94.4043° W |
| ZIP code | 77659 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4868828 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sour Lake
- Pinewood Estates5.6 mi NE
- China7.3 mi SE
- Nome7.4 mi S
- Bevil Oaks8.0 mi E
- Rose Hill Acres13.2 mi E
- Devers13.2 mi SW
- Hull14.3 mi W
- Daisetta14.3 mi W
- Lumberton14.3 mi NE
- Beaumont15.9 mi E
- Kountze17.1 mi N
- Fannett17.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sour Lake
What county is Sour Lake in?
Sour Lake is in Hardin County, Texas.
What is the population of Sour Lake, TX?
1,773 people lived in Sour Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sour Lake, TX?
The ZIP code of Sour Lake is 77659.
What is the elevation of Sour Lake?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sour Lake?
Pinewood Estates (5.6 mi), China (7.3 mi), Nome (7.4 mi), Bevil Oaks (8.0 mi), Rose Hill Acres (13.2 mi).
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