Kemp is a city located in Kaufman County Texas. Kemp has a 2024 population of 1,416. Kemp is currently growing at a rate of 5.04% annually and its population has increased by 23.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,144 in 2020.
The average household income in Kemp is $83,925 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in Kemp is 38.8 years: 37.6 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kemp was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,151 | 82.87% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 8.06% |
| Other race | 80 | 5.76% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 451 | 2.83 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 261 | 3.84 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.16 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 27 | 2.7 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 15 | 2.13 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 12.94% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 5.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 10.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 4.81% |
| High School Graduate | 350 | 37.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 6.31% |
| Some College | 212 | 22.67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 698 | 585 | 132 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 141 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 70 | 4 |
| Other Race | 41 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,611 | $82,750 | $51,685 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,384 | $0 | $96,473 |
| High School Graduate | $55,179 | $55,821 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,694 | $57,143 | $37,050 |
| Some College | $37,200 | $77,574 | $35,750 |
$50,694
Average Earnings
$57,143
Average Male
$37,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.08% of Kemp residents speak only English, while 7.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 915 | 129 | 14.1% |
| Black | 33 | 13 | 39.39% |
11.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.35%
Male Poverty Rate
10.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kemp is Black, with 39.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kemp is White, with 14.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.67% |
| High School | 15.88% |
| Some College | 5.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.25% |
| Male Employed | 2.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,855 | $104,353 |
| Households | $69,875 | $83,925 |
| Married Families | $93,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,500 | $42,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 5.22% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 19.48% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
81.79%
Born in Kemp
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
1.58%
Naturalized
97.91% of Kemp residents were born in the United States, with 81.79% having been born in Texas. 0.5% 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 | 1,756 | 68 | 4.03% |
| 2028 | 1,688 | 68 | 4.2% |
| 2027 | 1,620 | 68 | 4.38% |
| 2026 | 1,552 | 68 | 4.58% |
| 2025 | 1,484 | 68 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 1,416 | 68 | 5.04% |
| 2023 | 1,348 | 73 | 5.73% |
| 2022 | 1,275 | 74 | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 1,201 | 57 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 1,144 | -70 | -5.77% |
| 2019 | 1,214 | 7 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 1,207 | 15 | 1.26% |
| 2017 | 1,192 | 26 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 1,166 | 13 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 1,153 | 23 | 2.04% |
| 2014 | 1,130 | 29 | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 1,101 | 40 | 3.77% |
| 2012 | 1,061 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 1,055 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,050 | 0 | 0% |