King County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

King County is located in Texas with a total population of 189. It is the 252nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in King County is 49.1 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in King County is $70,192. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in King County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.2% vs 39.9%).

Education

36.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places King County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 10% higher 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 79.9%.