Kerr County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 63rd-largest in Texas
The population of Kerr County, Texas is 53,166 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $67,927, the median home value is $285,100, and the median age is 48.6.
The population of Kerr County has grown 8.6% since 2010 (49,640 → 53,900), a +0.59% annualized rate.
53,166
Population
+0.59%
Annual growth
48
People / sq mi
$67,927
Median Income
$285,100
Median Home Value
Kerr County covers 1,103 sq mi of land at 48.2 people per square mile.
About Kerr County, TX
Kerr County skews on age — the median resident is 48.6, older than the national median. With 53,166 residents, Kerr County is a county in Texas.
The typical household here earns about $67,927, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.6%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $285,100, with typical rent around $1,079.
College attainment is above the local norm at 31.2%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Kerr County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Kerr County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kerr County had a population of 49,640 in 2010 and 53,900 in 2024, a 8.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,900 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.
53,900
Population (2024)
49,640
Population (2010)
53,900
Peak (2024)
0.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,640 |
| 2011 | 49,635 |
| 2012 | 49,712 |
| 2013 | 49,781 |
| 2014 | 50,333 |
| 2015 | 50,869 |
| 2016 | 51,442 |
| 2017 | 51,883 |
| 2018 | 52,359 |
| 2019 | 52,422 |
| 2020 | 52,696 |
| 2021 | 53,185 |
| 2022 | 53,785 |
| 2023 | 53,878 |
| 2024 | 53,900 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
48.6
Median Age
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Male
28.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 28.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,927$-8,365 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,608 |
| Per-capita income | $39,822 |
| Poverty rate | 7.6%-2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kerr County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
71.8%
Public transit
9.8%
Work from home
20.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$285,100+$24,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,079
Median rent
70.4%
Homeownership rate
25,439
Total housing units
87.5%
Occupied
12.5%
Vacant
29.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
82.2%
With health insurance
95.7%
With broadband internet
29.2%
Foreign-born
10.4%
Veterans (18+)
16.9%
With a disability
86.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.3%
High School+
31.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kerr County, Texas has a population of 53,166 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 48 people per square mile.
The population of Kerr County has grown 8.6% since 2010 (49,640 → 53,900), a +0.59% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kerr County, Texas is $67,927, with mean (average) household income of $94,608 and per-capita income of $39,822. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kerr County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kerr County, Texas is 48.6 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
The median home value in Kerr County is $285,100 and median monthly rent is $1,079. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,439 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kerr County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Kerr 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.