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Kurten, TX
Town in Brazos County, Texas.
Population
555
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
0
Kurten and its ZIP codes
Kurten at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $62,375 a year, 21% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,600 (33% below Texas).
Local data for Kurten, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kurten, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,375
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$190,600
Homeownership
90.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
38.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (196), German Americans (46), Irish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazos County. PPP loans are for Kurten.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,836
126,296 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,970
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $7,784 per person
How people get to work
Kurten, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled17.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 38.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kurten, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,266
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 41°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kurten, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Kurten
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wixon ValleyCity | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| BryanCity | 9.7 mi | 55.3 |
| IolaCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Lake BryanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| College StationCity | 14 mi | 51.2 |
| NormangeeTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| BediasCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| HearneCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Hilltop LakesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.5 |
| FranklinCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| TunisCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| SnookCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 24 mi | 4.2 |
| ShiroCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| GauseCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| CalvertCity | 27 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kurten, TX in?
- Kurten is in Brazos County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kurten, TX?
- About 555 people live in Kurten, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kurten?
- Nearby places include Wixon Valley (3.3 mi), Bryan (9.7 mi), Iola (12 mi), Lake Bryan (13 mi), College Station (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023