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Population Review

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.

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

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%.

2012 · 44720102024

330

Population (2024)

417

Population (2010)

447

Peak (2012)

-1.56%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010417
2011438
2012447
2013438
2014437
2015441
2016427
2017408
2018419
2019385
2020350
2021341
2022358
2023351
2024330

Race & Ethnicity

White19.2%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

65.5

Median Age

44.2%

Female

55.8%

Male

50.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.0%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
0.0%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
0.0%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
21.2%
45–54
0.0%
55–59
0.0%
60–64
9.6%
65–74
38.5%
75–84
3.8%
85+
7.7%

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 rate0.0%-10.5% vs state
Unemployment rate0.0%
Employment-to-population51.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Retail trade
32.0%
Agriculture
28.0%
Professional & business services
12.0%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Public administration
8.0%
Arts, entertainment & food
8.0%

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.

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

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