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Kingsville

Texas · 25,402 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 $46,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,200. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,402
−1%since 2000
from 25,575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,830 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
+6%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K26K27K1990201020202024Kingsville
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,053
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,624 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,367
+72%since 2000
from $13,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(4,891)
Black3.8%(966)
Hispanic / Latino71.9%(18,276)
Asian3%(759)
Other1.8%(469)
Diversity Score55.1%(13,996)
Diversity Score
55
−6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsville, Texas?

Kingsville, Texas has about 25,402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsville, Texas?

The typical household in Kingsville, Texas earns about $46,053 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 $96,200, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsville, Texas?

About 24.6% 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 29.1% 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 126 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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