Kingsville is a city located in Kleberg County Texas. Kingsville has a 2024 population of 24,329. It is also the county seat of Kleberg County. Kingsville is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -4.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,357 in 2020.
The average household income in Kingsville is $63,370 with a poverty rate of 33.13%. The median age in Kingsville is 27.4 years: 26.5 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kingsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,487 | 57.34% |
| Two or more races | 7,985 | 31.6% |
| Other race | 1,318 | 5.22% |
| Black or African American | 892 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 402 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 181 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,900 | 2.38 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Non Family | 4,146 | 1.35 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
| Married | 3,327 | 3.18 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 1,820 | 3.17 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 607 | 2.66 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
46.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,087 | 7.91% |
| Associates Degree | 634 | 4.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,046 | 14.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,018 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 4,767 | 34.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,245 | 9.06% |
| Some College | 2,948 | 21.45% |
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 | 10,059 | 7,863 | 1,700 |
| 2+ Races | 3,786 | 3,230 | 488 |
| White | 2,721 | 2,599 | 1,039 |
| Other Race | 1,032 | 648 | 70 |
| Black | 565 | 540 | 146 |
| Asian | 205 | 201 | 113 |
| Native American | 145 | 145 | 17 |
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 asian people with a rate of 55.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,347 | $52,073 | $46,232 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,132 | $117,188 | $61,843 |
| High School Graduate | $35,652 | $47,670 | $27,093 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,565 | $58,460 | $17,700 |
| Overall | $40,631 | $49,578 | $29,860 |
| Some College | $29,940 | $34,375 | $18,393 |
$40,631
Average Earnings
$49,578
Average Male
$29,860
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.07% of Kingsville residents speak only English, while 36.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,013 | 6,338 | 35.19% |
| Multiple | 7,687 | 3,542 | 46.08% |
| White | 3,883 | 636 | 16.38% |
| Black | 695 | 310 | 44.6% |
| Other | 1,300 | 198 | 15.23% |
| Asian | 348 | 81 | 23.28% |
| Native | 172 | 74 | 43.02% |
33.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.43%
Male Poverty Rate
37.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kingsville is Multiple, with 46.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kingsville is Other, with 15.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.13% |
| High School | 24.77% |
| Some College | 21.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.25% |
| Female Employed | 21.87% |
| Male Employed | 16.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,720 | $73,140 |
| Households | $50,963 | $63,370 |
| Married Families | $87,076 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,971 | $41,885 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,589
Number of Veterans
1,522
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 493 |
| First Gulf War | 475 |
| Second Gulf War | 461 |
| Korea | 66 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 579 |
| 65 to 74 | 391 |
| 75+ | 228 |
| 55 to 64 | 212 |
| 18 to 34 | 179 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 932 | 6.5% |
| White | 858 | 7.86% |
| 2+ Races | 523 | 9.08% |
| Other Race | 166 | 14.72% |
| Black | 34 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
80.39%
Born in Kingsville
93.26%
Native Born
6.74%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
3.31%
Naturalized
93.26% of Kingsville residents were born in the United States, with 80.39% having been born in Texas. 3.44% 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 | 23,044 | -257 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 23,301 | -257 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 23,558 | -257 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 23,815 | -257 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 24,072 | -257 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 24,329 | -257 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 24,586 | -261 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 24,847 | -217 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 25,064 | -293 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 25,357 | 222 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 25,135 | -237 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 25,372 | -52 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 25,424 | -499 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 25,923 | -94 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 26,017 | -420 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 26,437 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 26,426 | -73 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 26,499 | 66 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 26,433 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 26,432 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,575 | 299 | 1.18% |
| 1990 | 25,276 | -3,532 | -12.26% |
| 1980 | 28,808 | -107 | -0.37% |
| 1970 | 28,915 | 3,618 | 14.3% |
| 1960 | 25,297 | 8,399 | 49.7% |
| 1950 | 16,898 | 9,116 | 117.14% |
| 1940 | 7,782 | 967 | 14.19% |
| 1930 | 6,815 | 2,045 | 42.87% |
| 1920 | 4,770 | -18,274 | -79.3% |