Kountze, Texas

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Kountze (pronounced 'Coontz') is a city in Hardin County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,115 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hardin County^GR6.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Kountze is located at 30°22′36″N, 94°18′55″W (30.376610, -94.315252)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.3 km² (4.0 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,115 people, 747 households, and 537 families residing in the city. The population density was 205.7/km² (532.7/mi²). There were 897 housing units at an average density of 87.2/km² (225.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.59% White, 26.43% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.84% of the population.

There were 747 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,352, and the median income for a family was $34,318. Males had a median income of $30,656 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,522. About 19.0% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under age 18 and 24.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Kountze is served by the Kountze Independent School District.

The City of Kountze is home to the world's only known pair of married armadillos, Hoover and Star.

[edit] External links

USGS Entry for Kountze, Texas
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 30.37661° -94.315252°
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