K-Bar Ranch, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 361, K-Bar Ranch's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

K-Bar Ranch is a small community located in Texas, within Jim Wells County. The total population is 361. It ranks as the 1382nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in K-Bar Ranch is 70.2 years. This is 97% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in K-Bar Ranch is $42,390. This is 46% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in K-Bar Ranch, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $35,000. Housing costs are 88% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, K-Bar Ranch is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in K-Bar Ranch is Hispanic or Latino, making up 76.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 23.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (76.2% vs 39.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 62.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for K-Bar Ranch, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.