Kenedy County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kenedy County is located in Texas with a total population of 52. It is the 254th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kenedy County is 65.5 years. This is 85% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. Only 5.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. 35.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kenedy County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (90.4% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

10.6% 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. This is 68% lower 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 46.8%.