Kleberg County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,040. The county seat is Kingsville. The county was organized in 1913 and is named for Robert J. Kleberg, an early settler.
Kleberg County is part of the Kingsville, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also part of the Corpus Christi–Kingsville–Alice, TX Combined Statistical Area. Most of the county’s land lies in the famed King Ranch, which also extends into neighboring counties.
| Name: | Kleberg County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-273 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1913 |
| Named for: | Robert J. Kleberg |
| Seat: | Kingsville |
| Largest city: | Kingsville |
| Total Area: | 1,090 sq mi (2,800 km²) |
| Land Area: | 881 sq mi (2,280 km²) |
| Total Population: | 31,040 |
| Population Density: | 28/sq mi (11/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.kleberg.tx.us |
Kleberg County location map. Where is Kleberg County?
History
The county was organized in 1913 and was named for Robert J. Kleberg, an early settler (see below).
In 1997, the county commissioners officially designated “heaven-o” as the county’s greeting. The stated reason was that “hello” contains the word “hell”.
Kleberg County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,090 square miles (2,800 km), of which 881 square miles (2,280 km) is land and 209 square miles (540 km) (19%) is water. It borders the Gulf of Mexico. Baffin Bay makes up a large part of the border with Kenedy County.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 77
- Interstate 69E is currently under construction and will follow the current route of U.S. 77 in most places.
- State Highway 141
- State Highway 285
- Farm to Market Road 771
- Park Road 22
Adjacent counties
- Nueces County (north)
- Kenedy County (south)
- Brooks County (southwest)
- Jim Wells County (west)
National protected area
- Padre Island National Seashore (part)
Kleberg County Topographic Map
Kleberg County Satellite Map
Kleberg County Outline Map
