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Kleberg County

Texas · 31,040 residents · 881.306 sq mi
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Kleberg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,301. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,500. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,040
−2%since 2000
from 31,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
+10%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K31K32K32K1990201020202024Kleberg County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,301
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,021
+70%since 2000
from $13,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(8,997)
Black3.5%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino65.4%(20,635)
Asian1.4%(444)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(18,807)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(6,728)
Black3.2%(995)
Hispanic / Latino70.6%(21,920)
Asian2.5%(784)
Other1.6%(504)
Diversity Score56.1%(17,403)
Segregation Score33.2%(10,308)
Diversity Score
56
−6%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kleberg County, Texas?

Kleberg County, Texas has about 31,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kleberg County, Texas earns about $47,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kleberg County, Texas expensive?

In Kleberg County, Texas, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Kleberg County, Texas?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kleberg County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kleberg County, Texas?

About 27.2% of people in Kleberg County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kleberg County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kleberg County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 766 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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