Kendall County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kendall County is located in Texas with a total population of 46,971. It is the 75th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kendall County is 43.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kendall County is $110,498. This is 45% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $489,800. Housing costs are 88% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kendall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

49.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kendall County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%. Notably, 17.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.