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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Karnes County

Texas · 15,446 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 $26,526. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,446
+24%since 1990
from 12,455 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 17 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+2%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Karnes County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,526
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,155 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,603
+65%since 1990
from $8,229 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−14.6 ptssince 1990
from 36.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.5
−19%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.1%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−3%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karnes County, Texas?

Karnes County, Texas has about 15,446 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Karnes County, Texas earns about $26,526 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 $39,700, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Karnes County, Texas?

About 9.4% 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 21.9% of people in Karnes County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Karnes County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Karnes County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,991 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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