Kinney County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Kinney County, Texas has a population of 3,157, the 222nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $70,000 and the median home value is $82,000. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Kinney County Quick Facts

Population 3,157

Median Household Income $70,00090% MOE ±$8,852

Median Home Value $82,00090% MOE ±$24,621

Poverty Rate 8.4%90% MOE ±6.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.9%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 50.3 years90% MOE ±4.8 years

Homeownership Rate 83.9%90% MOE ±9.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.8%90% MOE ±5.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.9%

Cities/Places 3

Population 3,157 222nd of 254

Median Income $70,000 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 0.9%

How Kinney 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	3,659	3,157	-13.7%
Median household income	$32,907	$70,000	+112.7%
Median home value¹	$84,673	$82,000	No clear change (-3.2%)
Median gross rent	$634	$1,272	No clear change (+100.7%)

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

Median Household Income

Kinney

$70,000

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kinney

$82,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.5%

$25K-$50K 14.3%

$50K-$100K 52.8%

$100K+ 14.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.2%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

8.1%

$20K-$25K

6.7%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

18.4%

$75K-$100K

24.5%

$100K-$125K

0.0%

$125K-$150K

2.9%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

3.6%

Employment

0.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.9%

Renter 16.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,272/mo 21.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

7.3%

18-34

24.9%

35-54

29.2%

55-74

25.1%

75+

13.5%

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 Kinney County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brackettville	1,595	$69,459	10.5%	$83,800
Fort Clark Springs	1,048	$71,346	6.6%	$67,000
Spofford	29	$87,031	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kinney County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,157. It is the 222nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kinney County is 50.3 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 7.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.5% 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 $70,000. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $82,000. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Kinney County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% 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 57.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% 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 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kinney 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 Kinney County, Texas?

Kinney County has a population of 3,157, making it the 222nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Kinney County?

The median household income in Kinney County is $70,000 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Kinney County, Texas?

Kinney County contains 3 Census-designated places.