Karnes City Population

1920–2026

3,530

2026 projection

1.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Karnes City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,530-100.28%
20253,540-210.59%
20243,561-411.14%
20233,602+20.06%
20223,600+20.06%
20213,598-10.03%
20203,599+2206.51%
20193,379-290.85%
20183,408+70.21%
20173,401+120.35%

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Karnes City Demographics

35.4median age

Median age

Female34.7 yrs
Male35.6 yrs

Adults

2,711
330 seniors · 12%2,381 other adults

Sex

Female 44.5% · 1,604Male 55.5% · 2,001

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 36 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Karnes City Income

$55,354median household income

Median household income

$55,354

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,108

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

29.6%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Karnes City Marital Status

36% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married36%27%49%
Never married42%50%30%
Divorced8%7%11%
Widowed8%9%6%
Separated7%8%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201