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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kimble 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.