Kenedy County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Kenedy County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 165 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.1 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -24.63% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 64.0 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Kenedy County declined by 84.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 52 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Kenedy County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Kenedy County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,499 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.56% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kenedy County is about 50% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Kenedy County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $814 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 35.3% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kenedy County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kenedy County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.7 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.3 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,922 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,325 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 711 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Kenedy County is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kenedy County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Kenedy County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
| Metric | Kenedy County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 38.7% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.7% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kenedy County, Texas.
What is the population of Kenedy County, Texas?
The population of Kenedy County, Texas is 165, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Kenedy County, Texas?
The population density of Kenedy County, Texas is 0.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Kenedy County, Texas?
The median household income in Kenedy County, Texas is $38,499, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenedy County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Kenedy County, Texas is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.