Kleberg County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Kleberg County, Texas has a population of 30,579, the 95th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,292 and the median home value is $161,300. The poverty rate is 28.1%.

Kleberg County Quick Facts

Population 30,579

Median Household Income $61,29290% MOE ±$4,466

Median Home Value $161,30090% MOE ±$13,189

Poverty Rate 28.1%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.7%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Median Age 29.0 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 52.5%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.2%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.0%

Cities/Places 3

Population 30,579 95th of 254

Median Income $61,292 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 28.1%

Unemployment 7.7%

How Kleberg 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	30,974	30,579	-1.3%
Median household income	$53,819	$61,292	+13.9%
Median home value¹	$113,102	$161,300	+42.6%
Median gross rent	$1,057	$1,043	No clear change (-1.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Kleberg

$61,292

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kleberg

$161,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.2%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.8%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

7.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.5%

Renter 47.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,043/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

33.2%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

16.4%

75+

5.9%

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 Kleberg County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kingsville	24,994	$58,148	30.8%	$149,400
Ricardo	1,132	$70,391	40.1%	$246,700
Riviera	627	$101,875	5.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kleberg County is located in Texas with a total population of 30,579. It is the 95th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kleberg County is 29.0 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kleberg County is $61,292. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.1%. This is 104% 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 7.7%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $161,300. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Kleberg County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% 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 71.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 20.8%. The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (71.4% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kleberg 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 Kleberg County, Texas?

Kleberg County has a population of 30,579, making it the 95th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Kleberg County?

The median household income in Kleberg County is $61,292 with a poverty rate of 28.1%.

How many cities are in Kleberg County, Texas?

Kleberg County contains 3 Census-designated places.