King County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

King County, Texas has a population of 211, the 252nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $46,645 and the median home value is $52,100. The poverty rate is 23.7%.

King County Quick Facts

Population 21190% MOE ±83

Median Household Income $46,64590% MOE ±$20,375

Median Home Value $52,10090% MOE ±$35,060

Poverty Rate 23.7%90% MOE ±14.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±15.0 pts

Median Age 49.4 years90% MOE ±20.7 years

Homeownership Rate 59.5%90% MOE ±32.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.9%90% MOE ±27.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.9%

Cities/Places 1

Population 211 252nd of 254

Median Income $46,645 41% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.7%

Unemployment 0.0%

How King 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	237	211	No clear change (-11.0%)
Median household income	$64,099	$46,645	No clear change (-27.2%)
Median home value¹	$45,167	$52,100	No clear change (+15.3%)

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

Median Household Income

King

$46,645

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

King

$52,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 32.4%

$50K-$100K 21.6%

$100K+ 20.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

13.5%

$10K-$15K

11.7%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

8.1%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

18.9%

$50K-$60K

0.0%

$60K-$75K

7.2%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

1.8%

$200K+

2.7%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.5%

Renter 40.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.7%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

19.4%

55-74

33.7%

75+

10.4%

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 King County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Guthrie	156	$45,855	32.0%	$52,400

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Population Overview

King County is located in Texas with a total population of 211. It is the 252nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in King County is 49.4 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.4% 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 King County is $46,645. This is 41% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.7%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in King County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $52,100. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, King County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% 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 69.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.2% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places King County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for King 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 King County, Texas?

King County has a population of 211, making it the 252nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in King County?

The median household income in King County is $46,645 with a poverty rate of 23.7%.

How many cities are in King County, Texas?

King County contains 1 Census-designated place.