Kendall County, Texas Demographics 2026
Kendall County, Texas has a population of 48,567, the 74th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $114,962 and the median home value is $512,700. The poverty rate is 5.0%.
Kendall County Quick Facts
How Kendall County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,971 | 48,567 | +3.4% |
| Median household income | $110,498 | $114,962 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $489,800 | $512,700 | +4.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 69.2%
- Black: 0.9%
- Hispanic: 24.4%
- Asian: 1.7%
- Other: 0.8%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 5.3%
- HS Diploma: 18.9%
- Some College: 19.5%
- Associate's: 7.5%
- Bachelor's: 32.0%
- Graduate+: 16.9%
Cities & Places in Kendall County
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Population Overview
Kendall County is located in Texas with a total population of 48,567. It is the 74th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kendall County is 43.2 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kendall County is $114,962. This is 46% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 42% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $512,700. Housing costs are 81% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% 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 69.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kendall County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%. Notably, 16.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Kendall County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kendall County, Texas?
Kendall County has a population of 48,567, making it the 74th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Kendall County?
The median household income in Kendall County is $114,962 with a poverty rate of 5.0%.
How many cities are in Kendall County, Texas?
Kendall County contains 2 Census-designated places.