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Kendall County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Texas

The population of Kendall County, Texas is 46,971 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $110,498, the median home value is $489,800, and the median age is 43.1.

The population of Kendall County has grown 54.3% since 2010 (33,594 → 51,828), a +3.15% annualized rate.

Kendall County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

46,971

Population

+3.15%

Annual growth

71

People / sq mi

$110,498

Median Income

$489,800

Median Home Value

Kendall County covers 662 sq mi of land at 70.9 people per square mile.

About Kendall County, TX

Remote work is unusually prominent in Kendall County: 20.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 46,971 residents, Kendall County is a county in Texas.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $110,498, putting Kendall County near the top of US counties. Very few residents live in poverty — 3.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $489,800, with typical rent around $1,576.

Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 20.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Kendall County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Kendall County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Kendall County had a population of 33,594 in 2010 and 51,828 in 2024, a 54.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 51,828 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.18%.

2024 · 52K20102024
Kendall County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

51,828

Population (2024)

33,594

Population (2010)

51,828

Peak (2024)

3.18%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201033,594
201134,424
201235,563
201337,151
201438,379
201539,959
201641,916
201743,985
201845,614
201947,418
202044,572
202146,893
202249,046
202350,494
202451,828

Race & Ethnicity

White77.8%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.1

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

19.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
9.0%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
13.2%
55–59
7.4%
60–64
6.7%
65–74
11.6%
75–84
5.7%
85+
2.6%

Children (under 15): 18.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$110,498+$34,206 vs state
Mean household income$155,655
Per-capita income$57,181
Poverty rate3.8%-6.7% vs state
Unemployment rate2.9%
Employment-to-population57.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
18.2%
Finance & real estate
16.1%
Information
12.1%
Construction
12.0%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.8%
Education & health care
5.9%
Public administration
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.7%

The largest employment sector in Kendall County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

68.1%

Public transit

20.9%

Work from home

29.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$489,800+$229,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,576

Median rent

77.9%

Homeownership rate

18,797

Total housing units

91.8%

Occupied

8.2%

Vacant

22.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.7%

With health insurance

98.7%

With broadband internet

34.2%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

12.1%

With a disability

86.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.6%

High School+

49.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kendall County, Texas has a population of 46,971 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 71 people per square mile.

The population of Kendall County has grown 54.3% since 2010 (33,594 → 51,828), a +3.15% annualized rate.

The median household income in Kendall County, Texas is $110,498, with mean (average) household income of $155,655 and per-capita income of $57,181. 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Kendall County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Kendall County, Texas is 43.1 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Kendall County is $489,800 and median monthly rent is $1,576. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,797 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Kendall County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Kendall County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.


Kendall County, TX Climate

Kendall County, TX has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F) and receives about 850 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

18.8°C

Avg Temp

850

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kendall County, TX — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January8° / 47°42 mm
February11° / 52°53 mm
March15° / 59°53 mm
April19° / 66°67 mm
May23° / 73°113 mm
June26° / 79°104 mm
July28° / 82°54 mm
August28° / 82°68 mm
September25° / 76°92 mm
October20° / 67°94 mm
November14° / 57°63 mm
December10° / 49°47 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Kendall County, TX

The most comfortable months to visit Kendall County, TX are typically April, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.