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. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kerr 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.