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Kingsville

Texas · 26,213 residents · 13.883 sq mi
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Kingsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,200. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,213
+2%since 2000
from 25,575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,888 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.6
−3%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,319
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,624 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,529
+35%since 2000
from $13,003 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(6,666)
Black4.1%(1,045)
Hispanic / Latino67.1%(17,151)
Asian1.7%(427)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(14,980)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(5,522)
Black4%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino71.4%(18,726)
Asian2.6%(670)
Other0.8%(209)
Diversity Score55.1%(14,450)
Diversity Score
55
−6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsville, Texas?

Kingsville, Texas has about 26,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsville, Texas?

The typical household in Kingsville, Texas earns about $32,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingsville, Texas expensive?

In Kingsville, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsville, Texas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingsville, Texas?

About 27.8% of people in Kingsville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingsville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingsville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 937 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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