Kinney County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kinney County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,140. It is the 222nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kinney County is 50.4 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. Only 8.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.8% 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 Kinney County is $66,341. This is 13% 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 11.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $88,500. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Kinney County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kinney County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 53.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 88.7%.