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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kilgore

Texas · 11,301 residents · 18.613 sq mi
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Kilgore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,910. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $55,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,301
+2%since 1990
from 11,116 in 1990
1990 – 2025
607 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 597 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+2%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Kilgore
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,910
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,644 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,314
+29%since 1990
from $12,644 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$462
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $370 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
32.2% rent
1.6
−11%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(9,409)
Black13%(1,445)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(512)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.9%(4,549)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(8,456)
Black12.2%(1,381)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,256)
Asian0.7%(76)
Diversity Score49.9%(5,634)
50
+22%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kilgore, Texas?

Kilgore, Texas has about 11,301 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kilgore, Texas?

The typical household in Kilgore, Texas earns about $33,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kilgore, Texas expensive?

In Kilgore, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Kilgore, Texas?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kilgore, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kilgore, Texas?

About 13.8% of people in Kilgore, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kilgore, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kilgore, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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