Kenedy County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 254th-largest in Texas
The population of Kenedy County, Texas is 52 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 254th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is -, the median home value is -, and the median age is 65.5.
The population of Kenedy County has declined 20.9% since 2010 (417 → 330), a -1.66% annualized rate.
52
Population
-1.66%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
-
Median Income
-
Median Home Value
Kenedy County covers 1,459 sq mi of land at 0.0 people per square mile.
About Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County is a county in Texas with a population of 52. It ranks #254 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 65.5, older than the national median. The population is 55.8% male and 44.2% female.
Educational attainment in Kenedy County reflects 10.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is -999999999.0 minutes each way.
Kenedy County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kenedy County had a population of 417 in 2010 and 330 in 2024, a -20.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 447 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -1.56%.
330
Population (2024)
417
Population (2010)
447
Peak (2012)
-1.56%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 417 |
| 2011 | 438 |
| 2012 | 447 |
| 2013 | 438 |
| 2014 | 437 |
| 2015 | 441 |
| 2016 | 427 |
| 2017 | 408 |
| 2018 | 419 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 350 |
| 2021 | 341 |
| 2022 | 358 |
| 2023 | 351 |
| 2024 | 330 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
65.5
Median Age
44.2%
Female
55.8%
Male
50.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 5.8% · Seniors (65+): 50.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | - |
| Mean household income | $74,447 |
| Per-capita income | $31,183 |
| Poverty rate | 0.0%-10.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kenedy County is retail trade, accounting for 32.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
8.0%
Carpool
88.0%
Public transit
4.0%
Work from home
-999999999.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
-
Median home value
-
Median rent
35.3%
Homeownership rate
69
Total housing units
24.6%
Occupied
75.4%
Vacant
64.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
100.0%
With health insurance
52.9%
With broadband internet
1.9%
Foreign-born
10.2%
Veterans (18+)
51.9%
With a disability
9.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
46.8%
High School+
10.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kenedy County, Texas has a population of 52 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 254th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Kenedy County has declined 20.9% since 2010 (417 → 330), a -1.66% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kenedy County, Texas is -, with mean (average) household income of $74,447 and per-capita income of $31,183. 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kenedy County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (19.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kenedy County, Texas is 65.5 years. Residents are 44.2% female and 55.8% male.
The median home value in Kenedy County is - and median monthly rent is -. 35.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 69 total housing units, 75.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kenedy County, Texas is retail trade, employing 32.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Kenedy County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.