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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 2025 population of 3,627 . 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% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,591 in 2020.

The average household income in Karnes City is $75,620 with a poverty rate of 25.77%. The median age in Karnes City is 35.4 years: 33.8 years for males, and 36.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.8 males.

3.6K
Total Population
1,565
Density (mi²)
7 0.19%
Growth

Karnes City Population

Karnes City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Karnes City includes 50.92% White, 16.87% other race, 6.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (50.92%)

Two or more races (25.6%)

Other race (16.87%)

Black or African American (6.39%)

Native American (0.23%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,57950.92%
Two or more races79425.6%
Other race52316.87%
Black or African American1986.39%
Native American70.23%

Karnes City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Karnes City's average per capita income is $32,944. Household income levels show a median of $58,601. The poverty rate stands at 25.77%.

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$97,639-
Families$70,025$86,546
Households$58,601$75,620
Non Families-$52,812

$32,944

Average Income

$58,601

Median Household Income

25.77%

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)