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Kress

Texas · 826 residents · 0.557 sq mi
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Kress has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,278. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

826
+10%since 1990
from 753 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,483 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,352 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+16%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5326126937738531990201020202024Kress
2024642
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,278
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,185 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,305
+74%since 1990
from $7,056 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−10.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
22.8% rent
1.0
−27%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(291)
Black7.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(403)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score86.4%(650)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35%(289)
Black3.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(506)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(513)
62
−28%since 1990
from 86 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kress, Texas?

Kress, Texas has about 826 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kress, Texas?

The typical household in Kress, Texas earns about $30,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kress, Texas expensive?

In Kress, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Kress, Texas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kress, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kress, Texas?

About 17.5% of people in Kress, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kress, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kress, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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