Kenedy County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Kenedy County, Texas has a population of 145, the 253rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $38,882 and the median home value is N/A. The poverty rate is 15.3%.
Kenedy County Quick Facts
How Kenedy County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 568 | 145 | -74.5% |
| Median household income | $46,793 | $38,882 | No clear change (-16.9%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 9.0%
- Black: 0.7%
- Hispanic: 88.3%
- Asian: 0.7%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 47.1%
- HS Diploma: 25.2%
- Some College: 14.6%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 4.1%
- Graduate+: 8.9%
Cities & Places in Kenedy County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarita | 92 | $39,079 | 13.0% | N/A |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Kenedy County is located in Texas with a total population of 145. It is the 253rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kenedy County is 54.8 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kenedy County is $38,882. This is 50% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kenedy County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 52.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Kenedy County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (88.3% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower 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 52.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Kenedy 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 Kenedy County, Texas?
Kenedy County has a population of 145, making it the 253rd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Kenedy County?
The median household income in Kenedy County is $38,882 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.
How many cities are in Kenedy County, Texas?
Kenedy County contains 1 Census-designated place.