Karnes City, Texas
City · Population 3,620 · #451 in Texas
About Karnes City
Karnes City, TX is a small town located in southern Texas with an estimated population of 3,620.
Officially, Karnes City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,560 residents per square mile.
📰 Karnes City News Today
- Rosales wins Karnes City mayoral race SouthTexasNews.com · May 6
- Karnes City man arrested after woman escapes days-long assault, deputies say kens5.com · Mar 17
- Karnes City Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Detainee caught on roof during escape attempt at Karnes City immigration facility news4sanantonio.com · Jan 15
- 3.1-magnitude earthquake recorded in Karnes County, USGS says KSAT · Feb 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Karnes City Unique
- The only place in America named Karnes City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Karnes City
- Agave Jalisco Resturant
- Becky’s Cafe (café)
- Partners BBQ
- Taqueria Vallarta Karnes City
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Saint Joseph School Museum · Museum
- Karnes City Aquatic Center · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Karnes City
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Karnes City
- ESCHOOL PREP ACADEMY
- KARNES CITY H S
- KARNES CITY J H
- KARNES CITY PRI
- LONE STAR VIRTUAL ACADEMY
- ROGER E SIDES EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,620
Rank in state#451 of 1,224
Land area2.32 sq mi
Density1,560/sq mi
Coordinates28.8854, -97.9005