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Kirby

Texas · 8,142 residents · 2 sq mi
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Kirby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,565. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% 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 $109,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,142
−6%since 2000
from 8,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,071 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Kirby
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,565
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,919 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,772
+33%since 2000
from $15,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+78%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(3,491)
Black14.2%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(3,616)
Asian1.9%(166)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.7%(6,822)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(1,889)
Black13.4%(1,095)
Hispanic / Latino58.5%(4,760)
Asian1.6%(133)
Other4.6%(377)
Diversity Score74.4%(6,056)
Diversity Score
74
−5%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirby, Texas?

Kirby, Texas has about 8,142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirby, Texas?

The typical household in Kirby, Texas earns about $43,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirby, Texas expensive?

In Kirby, Texas, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Kirby, Texas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kirby, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirby, Texas?

About 16.4% of people in Kirby, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirby, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirby, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 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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