King County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 252nd-largest in Texas
The population of King County, Texas is 189 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 252nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $70,192, the median home value is -, and the median age is 49.1.
The population of King County has declined 25.3% since 2010 (288 → 215), a -2.07% annualized rate.
189
Population
-2.07%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$70,192
Median Income
-
Median Home Value
King County covers 911 sq mi of land at 0.2 people per square mile.
About King County, TX
King County is a county in Texas with a population of 189. It ranks #252 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 49.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The median household income in King County is $70,192, below the US median of $74,580. 16.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.. The homeownership rate of 42.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in King County reflects 36.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 12.5 minutes each way.
King County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of King County had a population of 288 in 2010 and 215 in 2024, a -25.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 289 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -1.95%.
215
Population (2024)
288
Population (2010)
289
Peak (2016)
-1.95%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 288 |
| 2011 | 258 |
| 2012 | 269 |
| 2013 | 272 |
| 2014 | 262 |
| 2015 | 280 |
| 2016 | 289 |
| 2017 | 287 |
| 2018 | 275 |
| 2019 | 267 |
| 2020 | 267 |
| 2021 | 256 |
| 2022 | 233 |
| 2023 | 215 |
| 2024 | 215 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.1
Median Age
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
22.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 22.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,192$-6,100 vs state |
| Mean household income | $73,751 |
| Per-capita income | $30,890 |
| Poverty rate | 16.9%+6.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in King County is agriculture, accounting for 45.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.0%
Carpool
75.0%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
12.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
-
Median home value
-
Median rent
42.2%
Homeownership rate
148
Total housing units
60.8%
Occupied
39.2%
Vacant
57.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.3%
With health insurance
98.9%
With broadband internet
9.0%
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans (18+)
17.5%
With a disability
85.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
79.9%
High School+
36.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
King County, Texas has a population of 189 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 252nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of King County has declined 25.3% since 2010 (288 → 215), a -2.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in King County, Texas is $70,192, with mean (average) household income of $73,751 and per-capita income of $30,890. 16.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In King County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.0%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in King County, Texas is 49.1 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
The median home value in King County is - and median monthly rent is -. 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 148 total housing units, 39.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in King County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 45.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with King 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.