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Karnes County

Texas · 14,710 residents · 747.752 sq mi
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Karnes County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,896. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% 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 $109,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,710
−5%since 2000
from 15,446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+15%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Karnes County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,896
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,978
+91%since 2000
from $13,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(5,388)
Black7.6%(1,116)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(7,734)
Asian1%(145)
Other3.1%(456)
Diversity Score73.7%(10,845)
Segregation Score37.1%(5,451)
Diversity Score
74
Unchangedsince 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
Female
41.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karnes County, Texas?

Karnes County, Texas has about 14,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Karnes County, Texas earns about $52,896 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 $109,500, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Karnes County, Texas?

About 15.9% 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 17.2% 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 2,255 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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