Kurten, Texas
Town · Population 406 · #1036 in Texas
About Kurten
Set in the eastern part of Texas, Kurten is a tiny community, home to 406 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Kurten holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.55 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 89 residents per square mile.
📰 Kurten News Today
- Kurten holds annual fireworks celebration for the 4th of July KBTX News 3 · Jul 5
- Jenna Kurten ’00 ’14 ’19: Leading through listening AgriLife Today · Mar 30
- Mary Francis (Braswell) Bridges Obituary May 23, 2026 Hawkins Funeral Homes · May 23
- Kurten fireworks show returns for America’s 250th birthday KBTX News 3 · May 27
- Claude Lard Obituary - Bryan, TX Dignity Memorial · Jan 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kurten Unique
- The only place in America named Kurten — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Easy reach of Bryan (11 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kurten
- Edge General Store
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)406
Rank in state#1036 of 1,224
Land area4.55 sq mi
Density89/sq mi
Coordinates30.7900, -96.2761