Karnes City, TX

City

Demographics of Karnes City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.9%

Households with Children

44.3%

School Enrollment K-12

499

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 18.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.9%
Working Age (35-54): 29.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 9.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 26.1%
High School / GED: 47.3%
Some College or Associate's: 16.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.9%
Single Parents: 27.4%
Couples & Adults: 23.4%
Living Alone: 32.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 69.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 4.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 88.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.2%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 73.0%
Spanish: 26.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.2%
Middle School (5-8): 9.0%
High School (9-12): 7.3%
College / Graduate: 0.1%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Karnes City

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources