Kleberg County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kleberg County is located in Texas with a total population of 30,629. It is the 94th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kleberg County is 29.3 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kleberg County is $57,612. This is 24% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 28.8%. This is 109% 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 unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $152,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Kleberg County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kleberg County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 71.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.0%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (71.3% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 83.8%.