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Kosse

Texas · 458 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Kosse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,529. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% 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 $72,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
−8%since 2000
from 497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+26%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3394565736898061990201020202024Kosse
2024430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,529
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,989
+94%since 2000
from $12,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction29.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(345)
Black18.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(53)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(284)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(332)
Black7.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(10)
Diversity Score47.5%(218)
Diversity Score
48
−17%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kosse, Texas?

Kosse, Texas has about 458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kosse, Texas?

The typical household in Kosse, Texas earns about $57,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kosse, Texas expensive?

In Kosse, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,500.

How educated are people in Kosse, Texas?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kosse, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kosse, Texas?

About 6.1% of people in Kosse, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kosse, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kosse, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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