CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Kempner

Texas · 1,089 residents · 2.054 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Killeen metro area
Compare
The short version

Kempner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,431. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,089
+8%since 2000
from 1,004 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+17%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9621K1K1K1K2000201020202024Kempner
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,431
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,981 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,570
+11%since 2000
from $17,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kempner on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(815)
Black6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino8%(80)
Asian1.8%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.9%(361)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(792)
Black5.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino14%(153)
Asian1.7%(19)
Other5.9%(64)
Diversity Score55.3%(602)
Diversity Score
55
+54%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Kempner

Key Vista
Pop 1,418
Molino
Pop 1,447
Palm Shores
Pop 1,209
Pine Lakes
Pop 1,437
Places similar to Kempner
Head to head

Compare Kempner to nearby cities

KEMPNER VS
Copperas Cove
Income$71,225+90%
Home value$180,500+104%
Population40,118+2993%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KEMPNER VS
Fort Hood
Income$62,835+68%
Home value$92,000+4%
Population26,814+1967%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KEMPNER VS
Killeen
Income$60,977+63%
Home value$215,400+143%
Population161,883+12381%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KEMPNER VS
Harker Heights
Income$81,190+117%
Home value$287,800+225%
Population35,195+2614%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Kempner, Texas?

Kempner, Texas has about 1,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kempner, Texas?

The typical household in Kempner, Texas earns about $37,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kempner, Texas expensive?

In Kempner, Texas, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Kempner, Texas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kempner, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kempner, Texas?

About 14.7% of people in Kempner, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Kempner with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →