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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kenedy County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.