This community named for Henry Wax Karnes (Texas patriot) serves as the county seat of Karnes County having an estimated population of almost 3400 inhabitants. Elevated 430 feet above sea level, this land is home of the Lonesome Dove Festival during September; which brings visitors from all over the neighboring cities of Kenedy, Falls City, Runge, Gillett, Poth, Nordheim, Pawnee, and Tulsita. Reporting a median household income of $25150, this municipality reports that more than 10% of its residents have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.