Karnes County's estimated 2026 population is 15,016 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Karnes County is the 139th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 14,886 and has seen a growth of 0.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 37.7 years
There are 12,060 adults, (2,268 of whom are seniors) in Karnes County.
Female: 6,176 (41.3%)
Male: 8,792 (58.7%)
The racial composition of Karnes County includes 50.98% White, 10.56% other race, 9.51% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,630 | 50.98% |
| Two or more races | 4,253 | 28.41% |
| Other race | 1,581 | 10.56% |
| Black or African American | 1,424 | 9.51% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.05% |
Karnes County's average per capita income is $43,937. Household income levels show a median of $60,214. The poverty rate stands at 19.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,910 | - |
| Families | $81,548 | $109,514 |
| Households | $60,214 | $95,318 |
| Non Families | $24,852 | $64,215 |
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