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Population Review

Kinney County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 222nd-largest in Texas

The population of Kinney County, Texas is 3,140 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 222nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $66,341, the median home value is $88,500, and the median age is 50.4.

The population of Kinney County has declined 11.1% since 2010 (3,591 → 3,191), a -0.84% annualized rate.

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

3,140

Population

-0.84%

Annual growth

2

People / sq mi

$66,341

Median Income

$88,500

Median Home Value

Kinney County covers 1,361 sq mi of land at 2.3 people per square mile.

About Kinney County, TX

The poverty rate is what most separates Kinney County from the typical county: 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Kinney County is a county in Texas with a population of 3,140.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,341 — below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 1.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $88,500, with typical rent around $771.

Roughly 19.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.

Kinney County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Kinney County had a population of 3,591 in 2010 and 3,191 in 2024, a -11.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,709 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.75%.

2017 · 4K20102024
Kinney County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

3,191

Population (2024)

3,591

Population (2010)

3,709

Peak (2017)

-0.75%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20103,591
20113,613
20123,646
20133,640
20143,563
20153,599
20163,634
20173,709
20183,690
20193,668
20203,125
20213,120
20223,143
20233,204
20243,191

Race & Ethnicity

White71.9%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

50.4

Median Age

46.2%

Female

53.8%

Male

26.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.2%
5–9
2.6%
10–14
2.3%
15–19
2.5%
20–24
8.2%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
16.1%
55–59
10.4%
60–64
4.3%
65–74
12.6%
75–84
13.1%
85+
0.6%

Children (under 15): 8.1% · Seniors (65+): 26.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$66,341$-9,951 vs state
Mean household income$71,116
Per-capita income$34,491
Poverty rate1.8%-8.7% vs state
Unemployment rate0.8%
Employment-to-population50.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
31.5%
Retail trade
17.2%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Public administration
9.7%
Construction
7.9%
Education & health care
6.6%
Agriculture
4.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
2.5%

The largest employment sector in Kinney County is professional & business services, accounting for 31.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

5.4%

Carpool

81.0%

Public transit

4.5%

Work from home

17.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$88,500$-171,900 vs state

Median home value

$771

Median rent

76.6%

Homeownership rate

1,548

Total housing units

76.2%

Occupied

23.8%

Vacant

23.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

82.8%

With health insurance

88.1%

With broadband internet

35.3%

Foreign-born

14.3%

Veterans (18+)

29.1%

With a disability

57.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.7%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kinney County, Texas has a population of 3,140 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 222nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Kinney County has declined 11.1% since 2010 (3,591 → 3,191), a -0.84% annualized rate.

The median household income in Kinney County, Texas is $66,341, with mean (average) household income of $71,116 and per-capita income of $34,491. 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Kinney County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.9%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Kinney County, Texas is 50.4 years. Residents are 46.2% female and 53.8% male.

The median home value in Kinney County is $88,500 and median monthly rent is $771. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,548 total housing units, 23.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Kinney County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Kinney 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.