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Kerrville

Texas · 24,278 residents · 22.738 sq mi
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Kerrville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,337. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,278
+19%since 2000
from 20,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,068 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+8%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,337
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,085 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,636
+42%since 2000
from $20,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+48%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(14,854)
Black2.8%(579)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(4,643)
Asian0.6%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.6%(10,338)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(15,734)
Black2.1%(520)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(6,762)
Asian1.6%(378)
Other1.8%(441)
Diversity Score60.3%(14,648)
Diversity Score
60
+19%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kerrville, Texas?

Kerrville, Texas has about 24,278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kerrville, Texas?

The typical household in Kerrville, Texas earns about $49,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kerrville, Texas expensive?

In Kerrville, Texas, the median home is worth about $194,500, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Kerrville, Texas?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kerrville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kerrville, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Kerrville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kerrville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kerrville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,894 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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