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 172 years ago in 1854.
County Snapshot
Karnes County at a glance
Karnes County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
KenedyPopulation 3,388
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.9057,-97.8594 |
| Named for | Henry Karnes |
| Altitude | 390 feet / 119 meters |
| Capital | Karnes City |
| Establishment | February 04, 1854 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:25:19 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.74% (2010-2020) |
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, Runge population 1,166 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 |
Official website of Karnes County
Official Website- 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 |
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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