Kerr County, TX

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2023 Population

53,166

0.674% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

48.6

0.83% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.7%

6.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$67,927

1.82% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$285,100

9.36% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

23,568

0.444% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Kerr County, TX had a population of 53.2k people with a median age of 48.6 and a median household income of $67,927. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kerr County, TX grew from 52,810 to 53,166, a 0.674% increase and its median household income grew from $66,713 to $67,927, a 1.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kerr County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (9.77%), White (Hispanic) (9.42%), Other (Hispanic) (5.71%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%).

None of the households in Kerr County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Kerr County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kerr County, TX are Schreiner University (286 degrees awarded in 2023) and BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology (31 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Kerr County, TX was $285,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Kerr County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Kerr County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Kerr County, TX borders Bandera County, TX, Edwards County, TX, Gillespie County, TX, Kendall County, TX, Kimble County, TX, and Real County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Kerr County, TX is home to a population of 53.2k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.01% of Kerr County, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.73k people).

In 2023, there were 6.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.1k people) in Kerr County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 5.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2023 Citizenship

96.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of Kerr County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kerr County, TX was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kerr County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kerr County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.1k ± 282
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.2k ± 754
White (Hispanic)
5.01k ± 677

26.4%

Hispanic Population

14k people

26.4% of the people in Kerr County, TX are hispanic (14k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kerr County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,397,739 ± 36,447 people
India
325,248 ± 13,925 people
El Salvador
221,729 ± 11,517 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397,739 Texas residents, followed by India with 325,248 and El Salvador with 221,729.

Foreign-Born Population

7.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.73k people

7.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.01k people

As of 2023, 7.01% of Kerr County, TX residents (3.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kerr County, TX was 7.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kerr County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,992 ± 377
Gulf War (1990s)
497 ± 186
Gulf War (2001-)
495 ± 159

Kerr County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kerr County, TX employs 23.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Kerr County, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,808 people), Retail Trade (3,044 people), and Construction (2,457 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,356), and Finance & Insurance ($58,584).

Employment

Occupations

23.6k

2023 Value

± 1,234

−0.444%

1 Year decline

± 7.75%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kerr County, TX declined at a rate of −0.444%, from 23.7k employees to 23.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kerr County, TX, are Management Occupations (2,769 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,638 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,376 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kerr County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

23.6k

2023 Value

± 1,234

−0.444%

1 Year decline

± 7.75%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kerr County, TX declined at a rate of −0.444%, from 23.7k employees to 23.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kerr County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,808 people), Retail Trade (3,044 people), and Construction (2,457 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kerr County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Kerr County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,258

Median earning men ± $3,264

$34,895

Median earning women ± $1,892

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,895), Public Administration ($65,246), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,651).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,464), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,093), and Manufacturing ($44,779).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

130
Construction
106
Other Services (except Public Administration)
106
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$280k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$119k
Retail Trade
$109k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kerr County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Kerr County, TX awarded 317 degrees. The student population of Kerr County, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 537 male students and 710 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kerr County, TX are White (162 and 52.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (119 and 38.3%), Black or African American (14 and 4.5%), and Two or More Races (8 and 2.57%).

The largest universities in Kerr County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Schreiner University (286 and 90.2%) and BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology (31 and 9.78%).

The most popular majors in Kerr County, TX are General Cosmetology (31 and 9.78%), General Education (31 and 9.78%), and Registered Nursing (31 and 9.78%).

The median tuition cost in Kerr County, TX for private four year colleges is $37,396.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Kerr County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,247 (43.1% men and 56.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,247 students enrolled in Kerr County, TX, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 617 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
31 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
20 degrees awarded
General Psychology
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kerr County, TX was Registered Nursing with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kerr County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Schreiner University
286 degrees awarded
BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Schreiner University with 286 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 117 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kerr County, TX, which is 0.585 times less than the 200 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 162 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 119 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,396) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2023, 1.71% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.64% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (5.75M), Some college (4.93M), and Bachelors Degree (4.37M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kerr County, TX was $285,100 in 2023, which is 0.94 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $260,700 to $285,100, a 9.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Kerr County, TX is 70.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Kerr County, TX have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kerr County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kerr County, TX is $67,927. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kerr County, TX was Census Tract 9608, Kerr County, TX with a value of $93,512, followed by Census Tract 9602, Kerr County, TX and Census Tract 9607, Kerr County, TX, with respective values of $86,750 and $79,079.

In 2024, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kerr County, TX. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.05%.

Housing

Property

$285,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,100

$15,673

Median Property Taxes

±$857

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kerr County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kerr County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2023

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.4% of the housing units in Kerr County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kerr County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9608, Kerr County, TX
Census Tract 9602, Kerr County, TX
Census Tract 9607, Kerr County, TX

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kerr County, TX was Census Tract 9608, Kerr County, TX with a value of $93,512, followed by Census Tract 9602, Kerr County, TX and Census Tract 9607, Kerr County, TX, with respective values of $86,750 and $79,079.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kerr County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,927

Median Household Income

± $4,826

22.3k

Number of Households

± 1,160

In 2023, the median household income of the 22.3k households in Kerr County, TX grew to $67,927 from the previous year's value of $66,713.

The following chart displays the households in Kerr County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kerr County, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2023, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.208% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Carpooled (13.3%)
Worked At Home (9.76%)

In 2023, 71.8% of workers in Kerr County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who worked at home (9.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kerr County, TX have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.49% of the workforce in Kerr County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kerr County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kerr County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kerr County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kerr County, TX. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.05%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kerr County, TX (6k out of 51.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kerr County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 19.2% of the children was living in poverty in Kerr County, TX. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 10.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 238 in Kerr County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 49.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

82.2% of the population of Kerr County, TX has health coverage, with 33.6% on employee plans, 8.77% on Medicaid, 20.8% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kerr County, TX see 1,236 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.19% increase from the previous year (1,175 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1378 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,236 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kerr County, TX

Primary care physicians in Kerr County, TX see an average of 1,236 patients per year. This represents a 5.19% increase from the previous year (1,175 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kerr County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.8%

Uninsured

33.6%

Employer Coverage

8.77%

Medicaid

20.8%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kerr County, TX declined by 1.49% from 18.1% to 17.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kerr County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 81.5 in Kerr County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kerr County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.7% in Kerr County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kerr County, TX.