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Karnes City

Texas · 3,042 residents · 2.318 sq mi
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Karnes City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,022. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,042
−12%since 2000
from 3,457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,312 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+7%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Karnes City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,022
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,746
+4%since 2000
from $12,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+6%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(1,021)
Black5.3%(184)
Hispanic / Latino63.9%(2,208)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(2,138)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(930)
Black3.6%(108)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(1,985)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score60%(1,827)
Diversity Score
60
−3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
52.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
Female
23.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
Foreign born
41.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−70.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karnes City, Texas?

Karnes City, Texas has about 3,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Karnes City, Texas?

The typical household in Karnes City, Texas earns about $32,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Karnes City, Texas expensive?

In Karnes City, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,800, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Karnes City, Texas?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Karnes City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Karnes City, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Karnes City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Karnes City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Karnes City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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