Knippa, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Knippa, Texas had a total population of 844, the 1085th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $53,958, which is 31% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 27.3%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 31% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
Unemployment rate of 8.3% is notably above the national average.

Knippa Quick Facts

Population 84490% MOE ±337

Median Household Income $53,95890% MOE ±$36,888

Median Home Value $108,20090% MOE ±$45,956

Poverty Rate 27.3%90% MOE ±17.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±9.6 pts

Median Age 38.5 years90% MOE ±9.1 years

Homeownership Rate 75.1%90% MOE ±12.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%90% MOE ±12.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.0%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 844 1085th of 1,795

Median Income $53,958 below average

Poverty Rate 27.3% 119% higher than national

Median Home Value $108,200 bottom 30%

How Knippa 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	783	844	No clear change (+7.8%)
Median household income	$39,137	$53,958	No clear change (+37.9%)
Median home value¹	$97,718	$108,200	No clear change (+10.7%)
Median gross rent	$670	$843	No clear change (+25.9%)

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

How Knippa Compares

Median Household Income

Knippa

$53,958

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Knippa

$108,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.2%

$25K-$50K 19.3%

$50K-$100K 22.8%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

23.6%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

7.3%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

1.3%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

8.2%

$50K-$60K

2.6%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

9.4%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

8.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.1%

Renter 24.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $843/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.0%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

34.8%

55-74

18.5%

75+

1.2%

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+)

Knippa Rankings in Texas

#1085 Population of 1,795

#1072 Median Income of 1,546

#631 Education of 1,795

#1150 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Uvalde County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Uvalde	15,417	$51,141	23.9%	$136,800
Uvalde Estates	1,908	N/A	17.4%	N/A
Sabinal	799	$33,542	36.5%	$80,100
Utopia	169	$115,057	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Knippa

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Warren	847	N/A	$122,400	37.1%	9.8%
Sherwood Shores	830	N/A	$175,500	17.5%	14.9%
Pleasant Hill	830	$53,237	$79,900	20.6%	5.9%
Redland	866	N/A	$154,300	8.1%	31.2%
Carlsbad	831	$55,469	$74,600	6.0%	46.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 844, Knippa's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Knippa is a small community located in Texas, within Uvalde County. The total population is 844. It ranks as the 1085th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Knippa is 38.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.0% of the population under 18, Knippa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Knippa is $53,958. This is 31% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.3%. This is 98% 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 8.3%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $108,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Knippa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Knippa is Hispanic or Latino, making up 59.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.6%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Knippa, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Knippa, Texas?

Knippa, Texas has a population of 844 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Knippa, TX?

The median household income in Knippa is $53,958, which is 33% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Knippa, TX?

The poverty rate in Knippa is 27.3%. This means approximately 230 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Knippa, Texas?

Knippa's population is 39.6% White, 0.0% Black, 59.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Knippa, TX?

The median home value in Knippa is $108,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.

How educated is Knippa, Texas?

22.4% of adults (25+) in Knippa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.