Kimble County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kimble County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,355. It is the 207th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kimble County is 50.3 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.8% 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 Kimble County is $65,703. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $173,100. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Kimble County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kimble County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 83.1%.