Karnes City is a city located in Karnes County Texas. Karnes City has a 2024 population of 3,112. It is also the county seat of Karnes County. Karnes City is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Karnes City is $81,873 with a poverty rate of 27.4%. The median age in Karnes City is 34.9 years: 32.8 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Karnes City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,822 | 58.51% |
| Two or more races | 758 | 24.34% |
| Other race | 327 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 6.45% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 812 | 2.43 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.3 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 298 | 3.18 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 113 | 3.38 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Male | 62 | 3.26 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 453 | 20.85% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 3.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 3.36% |
| High School Graduate | 692 | 31.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 319 | 14.68% |
| Some College | 367 | 16.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,460 | 814 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 573 | 398 | 19 |
| White | 480 | 422 | 150 |
| Other Race | 232 | 108 | 4 |
| Black | 171 | 124 | 34 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $131,442 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,705 | $30,417 | $17,337 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $33,971 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,465 | $39,864 | $0 |
| Some College | $56,345 | $56,610 | $50,000 |
$33,465
Average Earnings
$39,864
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.81% of Karnes City residents speak only English, while 41.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,494 | 480 | 32.13% |
| Multiple | 495 | 142 | 28.69% |
| White | 507 | 89 | 17.55% |
| Other | 317 | 11 | 3.47% |
| Black | 67 | 2 | 2.99% |
27.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.16%
Male Poverty Rate
27.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Karnes City is Hispanic, with 32.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Karnes City is Black, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.05% |
| High School | 27.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.82% |
| Some College | 3.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 23.61% |
| Male Employed | 21.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,063 | $102,056 |
| Households | $57,311 | $81,873 |
| Married Families | $102,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,750 | $52,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 1.85% |
| Other Race | 9 | 3.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.62%
Born in Karnes City
77.97%
Native Born
22.03%
Foreign Born
19.4%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
77.97% of Karnes City residents were born in the United States, with 69.62% having been born in Texas. 19.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,114 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 3,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 3,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 3,113 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 3,112 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 3,112 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 3,112 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 3,108 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 3,103 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 3,111 | -268 | -7.93% |
| 2019 | 3,379 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 3,408 | 7 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 3,401 | 12 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 3,389 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,390 | 80 | 2.42% |
| 2014 | 3,310 | 88 | 2.73% |
| 2013 | 3,222 | 65 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 3,157 | 62 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3,095 | 19 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 3,076 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,457 | 541 | 18.55% |
| 1990 | 2,916 | -380 | -11.53% |
| 1980 | 3,296 | 370 | 12.65% |
| 1970 | 2,926 | 233 | 8.65% |
| 1960 | 2,693 | 105 | 4.06% |
| 1950 | 2,588 | -526 | -16.89% |