Karnes County, Texas

Total Population: 14,819

County Seat: Karnes City

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Median Home Value

$136,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,103

Across all households

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino53.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)35.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.9%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.6%

Under 18 Years

20.1%

65 Years and Over

14.9%

Male

57.2%

Female

42.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.2%

No Health Insurance

16.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

77.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,103

Mean Household Income

$88,349

Per Capita Income

$28,251

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$136,900

Median Rent

$872/mo

Total Housing Units

5,892

Owner-Occupied

65.3%

Renter-Occupied

34.7%

Vacancy Rate

21.2%

Married Couple Households

41.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.7%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

76.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48255.