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Karnes City

County:
Karnes County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.318
State:
Texas

Karnes City is a city located in Karnes County, Texas. Karnes City has a 2026 population of 3,634. It is also the county seat of Karnes County. Karnes City is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,591 in 2020.

The median household income in Karnes City is $55,354 with a poverty rate of 29.59%. The median age in Karnes City is 35.4 years: 35.6 years for males, and 34.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 124.8 males.

3.6K
Total Population
1,568
Density (mi²)
7 0.19%
Growth

Karnes City Population

Karnes City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,63470.19%
20253,62770.19%
20243,620100.28%
20233,610130.36%
20223,59780.22%
20213,58930.08%
20203,5912126.27%
20193,379-29-0.85%
20183,40870.21%
20173,401120.35%
20163,389-1-0.03%
20153,390802.42%
20143,310882.73%
20133,222652.06%
20123,157622%
20113,095190.62%
20103,076341.12%
20003,45754118.55%
19902,916-380-11.53%
19803,29637012.65%
19702,9262338.65%
19602,6931054.06%
19502,58800%

Median Age

Overall: 35.4 years
Female: 34.7 years
Male: 35.6 years

Karnes City Adults

There are 2,711 adults, (330 of whom are seniors) in Karnes City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,604 (44.5%)
Male: 2,001 (55.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Karnes City includes 44.69% White, 24.74% other race, 5.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,61144.69%
Other race89224.74%
Two or more races89224.74%
Black or African American2015.58%
Native American90.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race89224.74%
White78721.83%
Two or more races77321.44%
Black or African American350.97%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White82422.86%
Black or African American1664.6%
Two or more races1193.3%
Native American90.25%

Karnes City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Karnes City 's average per capita income is $35,108. Household income levels show a median of $55,354. The poverty rate stands at 29.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,955-
Families$70,833$82,601
Households$55,354$69,756
Non Families$24,632$39,368

$35,108

Average Income

$55,354

Median Household Income

29.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)