Kimble County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 207th-largest in Texas
The population of Kimble County, Texas is 4,355 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 207th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $65,703, the median home value is $173,100, and the median age is 50.3.
The population of Kimble County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (4,600 → 4,401), a -0.32% annualized rate.
4,355
Population
-0.32%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$65,703
Median Income
$173,100
Median Home Value
Kimble County covers 1,251 sq mi of land at 3.5 people per square mile.
About Kimble County, TX
Kimble County skews on age — the median resident is 50.3, older than the national median. Kimble County is a county in Texas with a population of 4,355.
The typical household here earns about $65,703, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.8%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $173,100, with typical rent around $795.
Roughly 25.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.0%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Kimble County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Kimble County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kimble County had a population of 4,600 in 2010 and 4,401 in 2024, a -4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,600 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.31%.
4,401
Population (2024)
4,600
Population (2010)
4,600
Peak (2010)
-0.31%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,600 |
| 2011 | 4,592 |
| 2012 | 4,522 |
| 2013 | 4,457 |
| 2014 | 4,460 |
| 2015 | 4,387 |
| 2016 | 4,405 |
| 2017 | 4,380 |
| 2018 | 4,332 |
| 2019 | 4,362 |
| 2020 | 4,293 |
| 2021 | 4,348 |
| 2022 | 4,438 |
| 2023 | 4,465 |
| 2024 | 4,401 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.3
Median Age
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Male
31.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.5% · Seniors (65+): 31.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,703$-10,589 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,848 |
| Per-capita income | $37,812 |
| Poverty rate | 10.8%+0.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kimble County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
76.6%
Public transit
3.0%
Work from home
21.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$173,100$-87,300 vs state
Median home value
$795
Median rent
78.6%
Homeownership rate
2,825
Total housing units
65.8%
Occupied
34.2%
Vacant
21.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.3%
With health insurance
88.2%
With broadband internet
20.1%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
17.5%
With a disability
78.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.1%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kimble County, Texas has a population of 4,355 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 207th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Kimble County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (4,600 → 4,401), a -0.32% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kimble County, Texas is $65,703, with mean (average) household income of $86,848 and per-capita income of $37,812. 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kimble County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.0%), Black or African American (2.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kimble County, Texas is 50.3 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
The median home value in Kimble County is $173,100 and median monthly rent is $795. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,825 total housing units, 34.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kimble County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Kimble 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.