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Karnes City

Texas · 3,111 residents · 2.318 sq mi
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Karnes City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,754. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,100. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,111
−10%since 2000
from 3,457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Karnes City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,754
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,581
+35%since 2000
from $12,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29%(903)
Black2.8%(87)
Hispanic / Latino65.6%(2,040)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other2%(62)
Diversity Score60.2%(1,873)
Diversity Score
60
−3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−6%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 30.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
Foreign born
35.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karnes City, Texas?

Karnes City, Texas has about 3,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Karnes City, Texas earns about $51,754 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Karnes City, Texas?

About 11.7% 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 22.4% 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 195 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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