Kenedy is a city located in Karnes County Texas. Kenedy has a 2024 population of 3,374. Kenedy is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,489 in 2020.
The average household income in Kenedy is $62,208 with a poverty rate of 30.45%. The median age in Kenedy is 32.6 years: 29 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kenedy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,411 | 69.54% |
| Two or more races | 705 | 20.33% |
| Other race | 141 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 109 | 3.14% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,156 | 2.94 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 387 | 4.11 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Non Family | 383 | 1.19 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 360 | 3.6 | 19.4 | 80.6 |
| Male | 26 | 2.35 | 100 | 0 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 4.24% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 11.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 9.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 2.86% |
| High School Graduate | 828 | 39.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 6.05% |
| Some College | 543 | 25.88% |
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 | 1,637 | 1,453 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 489 | 403 | 132 |
| White | 267 | 254 | 44 |
| Asian | 109 | 90 | 0 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Other Race | 49 | 35 | 9 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $23,177 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,726 | $28,996 | $33,720 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,762 | $45,357 | $19,048 |
| Overall | $29,055 | $28,230 | $33,452 |
| Some College | $37,512 | $26,940 | $58,821 |
$29,055
Average Earnings
$28,230
Average Male
$33,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.34% of Kenedy residents speak only English, while 27.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,974 | 968 | 32.55% |
| Other | 141 | 74 | 52.48% |
| Black | 82 | 58 | 70.73% |
| Multiple | 705 | 52 | 7.38% |
| White | 225 | 12 | 5.33% |
30.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.45%
Male Poverty Rate
42.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenedy is Black, with 70.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenedy is White, with 5.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.62% |
| High School | 21.64% |
| Some College | 9.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.78% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,625 | $68,654 |
| Households | - | $62,208 |
| Married Families | $101,482 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,293 | $27,552 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2.13% |
| Other Race | 11 | 10.38% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
90.94%
Born in Kenedy
95.85%
Native Born
4.15%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
95.85% of Kenedy residents were born in the United States, with 90.94% having been born in Texas. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,231 | -28 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 3,259 | -29 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 3,288 | -29 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 3,317 | -28 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 3,345 | -29 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 3,374 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 3,403 | -27 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 3,430 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 3,449 | -40 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 3,489 | 122 | 3.62% |
| 2019 | 3,367 | -41 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 3,408 | 8 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 3,400 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 3,399 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 3,397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3,397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,397 | 20 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 3,377 | 64 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 3,313 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 3,311 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,487 | -276 | -7.33% |
| 1990 | 3,763 | -593 | -13.61% |
| 1980 | 4,356 | 200 | 4.81% |
| 1970 | 4,156 | -145 | -3.37% |
| 1960 | 4,301 | 67 | 1.58% |
| 1950 | 4,234 | 1,343 | 46.45% |
| 1940 | 2,891 | 281 | 10.77% |
| 1930 | 2,610 | -621 | -19.22% |