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King County

Texas · 265 residents · 910.873 sq mi
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King County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,286. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $22,800. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
−26%since 2000
from 356 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1722222733233731990201020202024King County
2024211
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,286
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,971
+46%since 2000
from $12,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction39.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,800
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
61.1% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−23%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(59)
Diversity Score
22
+1%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−7%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2011
from 81.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−47.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King County, Texas?

King County, Texas has about 265 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King County, Texas earns about $39,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King County, Texas expensive?

In King County, Texas, the median home is worth about $22,800, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in King County, Texas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in King County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King County, Texas?

About 36.2% of people in King County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has King County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, King County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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