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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Karnes County

Texas · 12,455 residents · 747.752 sq mi
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Karnes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,155. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,991 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,700. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,455
−19%vs 2000
vs 15,446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Karnes County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,155
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,526 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,229
−40%vs 2000
vs $13,603 in 2000
US average: $14,340
36.5%
+14.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$229
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $326 in 2000
US average: $450
74.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
25.5% rent
1.8
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(6,309)
Black10.4%(1,603)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(7,324)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.7%(11,386)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(9,599)
Black2.8%(350)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(5,896)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other20%(2,495)
Diversity Score75.5%(9,408)
76
+2%vs 2000
vs 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.3%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Karnes County, Texas?

Karnes County, Texas has about 12,455 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Karnes County, Texas?

The typical household in Karnes County, Texas earns about $16,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Karnes County, Texas expensive?

In Karnes County, Texas, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $229 a month.

How educated are people in Karnes County, Texas?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Karnes County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Karnes County, Texas?

About 36.5% of people in Karnes County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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