CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Kirbyville

Texas · 2,142 residents · 2.417 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Kirbyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,900. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
2,142
+3%since 2000
from 2,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
886 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kirbyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,197
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,641
+6%since 2000
from $12,839 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+71%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kirbyville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,565)
Black21%(437)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(56)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(989)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,497)
Black19.3%(414)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(165)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other1.9%(41)
Diversity Score57.8%(1,238)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Kirbyville

Dunnellon
Pop 2,056
Graceville
Pop 2,217
Campbell
Pop 2,123
Malone
Pop 1,865
Places similar to Kirbyville
Head to head

Compare Kirbyville to nearby cities

KIRBYVILLE VS
Lumberton
Income$107,623+364%
Home value$291,900+350%
Population14,123+595%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KIRBYVILLE VS
Vidor
Income$62,192+168%
Home value$131,400+102%
Population9,597+373%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KIRBYVILLE VS
Orange
Income$62,891+171%
Home value$164,900+154%
Population19,419+856%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KIRBYVILLE VS
DeRidder
Income$59,801+158%
Home value$156,600+141%
Population9,503+368%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirbyville, Texas?

Kirbyville, Texas has about 2,142 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirbyville, Texas?

The typical household in Kirbyville, Texas earns about $23,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirbyville, Texas expensive?

In Kirbyville, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,900, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Kirbyville, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kirbyville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirbyville, Texas?

About 31.9% of people in Kirbyville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirbyville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirbyville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Kirbyville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →