Karnes County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48255 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,968 | — | #2,164 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,214 | -19.9% | #2,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,570 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,000 | -47.1% | #2,270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | -17.7% | #1,155 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.9% | #2,586 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Karnes County has a population of 14,968, making it the #2,164 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Karnes County is $60,214, ranking #2,059 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Karnes County is $149,000 (-47.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $957/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.4%.
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84.2% of residents in Karnes County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.2% below the national rate.
About Karnes County, Texas
Karnes County, Texas has a total population of 14,968, making it the 2,164th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Karnes County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Karnes County is $60,214, which ranks #2,059 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Karnes County is $149,000, 47.1% below the national median. Renters in Karnes County pay a median gross rent of $957 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Karnes County, 14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Karnes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (34.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.3%).
All data for Karnes County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.