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Kerens

Texas · 1,505 residents · 2.501 sq mi
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Kerens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,527. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 18% 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 $93,900. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,505
−10%since 2000
from 1,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kerens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,527
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,868
+68%since 2000
from $13,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+44%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(1,158)
Black22.1%(372)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(128)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(959)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(822)
Black22.6%(340)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(228)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other5.9%(89)
Diversity Score76.9%(1,157)
Diversity Score
77
+35%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kerens, Texas?

Kerens, Texas has about 1,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kerens, Texas?

The typical household in Kerens, Texas earns about $43,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kerens, Texas expensive?

In Kerens, Texas, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Kerens, Texas?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kerens, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kerens, Texas?

About 21.7% of people in Kerens, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kerens, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kerens, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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