2023 ACS Census Data · Population 14,819
Karnes County is a small county in Texas with a population of 14,819. The median household income is $59,103, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.3%, median home value is $136,900, and 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 34% below the national average.
Population
14,819
2023 estimate
Rank #2167 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,103
Household
Rank #2005 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$136,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2238 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2586 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
42.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
28.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
43% below Texas avg·42% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
24% below Texas avg·24% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,251
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
20% below Texas avg·35% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Texas avg·6% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% below Texas avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% below Texas avg·2% below national avg
Housing Units
5,892
Households
4,643
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,258
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below Texas avg·34% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Texas avg·13% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
19.7%
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