Kerr County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kerr County is located in Texas with a total population of 53,166. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kerr County is 48.6 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 13.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kerr County is $67,927. This is 11% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $285,100. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kerr County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.9% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 90.3%.