Kirbyville, Texas
Kirbyville is a small town in Jasper County, Texas, in East Texas, about 68 miles southeast of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 2,021.
Jasper
County
2,021
Population
East Texas
Region
2.4 sq mi
Land Area
68 mi
straight line to Lufkin
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Kirbyville on Wikipedia
Kirbyville City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Kirbyville.
Major roads: Hwy 96 · US Hwy 96
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Kirbyville from our research
What we've verified about Kirbyville, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in 1895 along the railroad and named for lumber baron John Henry Kirby, it grew into a thriving Piney Woods timber town. Details →
- Dining
- 9 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American · Seafood & Cajun. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 3 public schools within 12 miles, in Kirbyville CISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- City of Kirbyville Light & Power electricity (no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of Kirbyville water, and internet options in Jasper County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Dies, Jr. (20 mi), Village Creek (33 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 3 licensed HVAC contractors and 1 licensed electrician serve Kirbyville. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Kirbyville, Texas
Jasper County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Kirbyville in Jasper County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Kirbyville in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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