Sour Lake, Texas
Sour Lake: City in Hardin County, Texas, United States
About
Sour Lake is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,813 and a population density of 343 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,948 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sour Lake
| Population : | 1,948 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Postal code : | 77659 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 409 |
| Area : | 5.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:43:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 368 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sour Lake is located at 30°8'25"N 94°24'40"W (30.1402100, -94.4110200).
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Demographics
The population of Sour Lake increased by 6.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,813 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,816 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,827 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,827 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,821 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,812 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,822 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,859 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,881 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,924 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,948 | 1.23% | estimation process |
Other Places in Sour Lake
1 City of Sour Lake
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Schools in Sour Lake
College & universities near Sour Lake, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434283 | Academy of Hair Design-Beaumont | Beaumont (TX) | 77701-4650 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sour Lake, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Sour Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sour Lak Post Office | Sour Lake (TX) | 77659 |
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 |
| Kountze | 2,109 | City in Hardin County, Texas, USA |
| Pinewood Estates | 1,678 | Census designated place |
| Rose Hill Acres | 435 | City in Hardin County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sour Lake distances to largest Texas cities
