Kountze, Texas
Kountze: City in Hardin County, Texas, USA
About
Kountze is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,123 and a population density of 207 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,109 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Kountze
| Population : | 2,109 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Postal code : | 77625 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 409 |
| Area : | 10.26 km2 |
| Named for : | Augustus Kountze, Herman Kountze |
| Altitude : | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital city : | Kountze is capital of Hardin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:57:44 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 205 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kountze is located at 30°22'18"N 94°18'45"W (30.3716000, -94.3124100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kountze
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kountze decreased by 0.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,123 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,160 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,119 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,126 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,116 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,099 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,097 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,128 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,104 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,108 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,109 | 0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Kountze (2)
People born in Kountze, including musician Geater Davis, football player Keith Alex, .
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Schools in Kountze
College & universities near Kountze, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449807 | Southeast Texas Career Institute | Silsbee (TX) | 77656 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kountze, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Kountze
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kountz Post Office | Kountze (TX) | 77625 |
Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 13,383 | City in Texas, United States |
| Silsbee | 6,610 | City in Hardin County, Texas, United States |
| Sour Lake | 1,948 | City in Hardin County, Texas, United States |
| Pinewood Estates | 1,678 | Census designated place |
| Rose Hill Acres | 435 | City in Hardin County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kountze distances to largest Texas cities
