Kurten is a town located along U.S. Highway 190 in Brazos County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 395. It was incorporated in 2000 and is part of the Bryan–College Station metropolitan area.
Geography Kurten is located in northern Brazos County along U.S. Route 190. It is northeast of Bryan and southwest of Madisonville. The town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.38%, is water.
Demographics The median age of the population is 41.4 years. The median age is 40.6 years for males and 46.5 years for females. Economically, the median household income stands at $62,375, with a poverty rate of 5.41%. The rate of owner-occupied housing is 90.6%, and the median home value is estimated at $190,600.
In terms of racial composition, White residents constitute 52.8% of the population, whilst Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.2%. Asian residents represent 7.4%, an increase from 0.3% recorded in 2020. Individuals identifying as two or more races make up 0.7%, Native Americans account for 0.5%, and Black or African American residents comprise 0.4%.
Education The town is served by Bryan Independent School District (BISD). - Compare this map to the BISD boundary maps.
Houston Elementary School is the main zoned elementary school, - Linked from here - Compare to the US Census school district maps while bilingual students zoned to Houston attend Henderson Elementary School. - Linked from here - Compare to the original zoned elementary school to determine the bilingual elementary school. All students are zoned to: Rayburn Intermediate School, - Linked from here - Compare to the US Census school district maps Davila Middle School, - Linked from here - Compare to the US Census school district maps and Rudder High School. - Linked from here - Compare to the US Census school district maps
History In April 1906, the Kurten City Council passed a law that prohibited the sale and distribution of guinea fowl. Originally from Africa, these imported birds became very popular in the Central Texas region. However, their popularity declined as the guinea population faced a rapid increase in number. Consequently, the birds quickly became a problem for the local townspeople. They crowded the streets and became aggressive when confronted. In early April 1906, 11 different guinea fowl attacks had been reported, and the Kurten City Council passed the Fowl Redistribution Act.
Each year, Kurten holds its annual fireworks show on Independence Day at the Kurten Community Center. For 13 years, the fireworks show has drawn in large crowds from all over Central Texas.
References
External links
City of Kurten official website