Kimble County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Kimble County, Texas has a population of 4,389, the 207th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,455 and the median home value is $201,300. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Kimble County Quick Facts

Population 4,389

Median Household Income $69,45590% MOE ±$13,799

Median Home Value $201,30090% MOE ±$45,084

Poverty Rate 11.7%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.3%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 47.4 years90% MOE ±4.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.9%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.1%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.6%

Cities/Places 1

Population 4,389 207th of 254

Median Income $69,455 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 1.3%

How Kimble 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	4,373	4,389	+0.4%
Median household income	$53,324	$69,455	+30.3%
Median home value¹	$184,237	$201,300	No clear change (+9.3%)
Median gross rent	$901	$790	No clear change (-12.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Kimble

$69,455

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kimble

$201,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.6%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 27.1%

$100K+ 33.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

1.0%

$20K-$25K

9.8%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

6.4%

$35K-$40K

0.7%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

3.1%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

14.9%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.9%

Renter 21.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $790/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.0%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

32.1%

75+

11.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kimble County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Junction	2,475	$49,041	15.7%	$151,900

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Population Overview

Kimble County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,389. It is the 207th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kimble County is 47.4 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.0% 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 $69,455. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $201,300. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Kimble County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% 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 70.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 79.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kimble 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 Kimble County, Texas?

Kimble County has a population of 4,389, making it the 207th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Kimble County?

The median household income in Kimble County is $69,455 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Kimble County, Texas?

Kimble County contains 1 Census-designated place.