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Kimble County

Texas · 4,286 residents · 1,250.98 sq mi
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Kimble County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,602. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,700. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,286
−4%since 2000
from 4,468 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+20%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Kimble County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,602
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,396 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,406
+113%since 2000
from $17,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(3,481)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(926)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(1,892)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(3,136)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino23%(986)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other1.5%(64)
Diversity Score49.3%(2,115)
Segregation Score44.6%(1,912)
Diversity Score
49
+17%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$108,500−28%
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KIMBLE COUNTY VS
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Income$74,180+59%
Home value$293,600+94%
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KIMBLE COUNTY VS
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Income$69,395+49%
Home value$321,200+112%
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KIMBLE COUNTY VS
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Income$39,605−15%
Home value$112,500−26%
Population2,745−38%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimble County, Texas?

Kimble County, Texas has about 4,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kimble County, Texas earns about $46,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kimble County, Texas expensive?

In Kimble County, Texas, the median home is worth about $151,700, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Kimble County, Texas?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kimble County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kimble County, Texas?

About 18.9% of people in Kimble County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kimble County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kimble County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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