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Kemp

Texas · 1,453 residents (2025 est.) · 2.276 sq mi
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Kemp has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $168,100. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,302
+15%since 2000
from 1,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,453 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9161K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kemp
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,581
+72%since 2000
from $16,012 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+26%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+83%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(963)
Black8.6%(98)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.6%(358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(813)
Black1.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(438)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(31)
Diversity Score62%(807)
Diversity Score
62
+96%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 49.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kemp, Texas?

Kemp, Texas has about 1,302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kemp, Texas?

The typical household in Kemp, Texas earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kemp, Texas expensive?

In Kemp, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,100, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Kemp, Texas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kemp, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kemp, Texas?

About 25.2% of people in Kemp, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kemp, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kemp, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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