Kress is a city located in Swisher County Texas. Kress has a 2024 population of 596. Kress is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 595 in 2020.
The average household income in Kress is $49,801 with a poverty rate of 33.99%. The median age in Kress is 44.5 years: 32.2 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kress was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 68.16% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 19.86% |
| Other race | 43 | 7.69% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 4.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 235 | 2.38 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 127 | 2.45 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 51 | 1.33 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Male | 35 | 3.23 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 22 | 3.05 | 100 | 0 |
2.54
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 8.93% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 1.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.47% |
| High School Graduate | 180 | 44.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 16.38% |
| Some College | 65 | 16.13% |
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 | 305 | 218 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 76 | 0 |
| White | 88 | 82 | 21 |
| Other Race | 24 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,250 | $42,500 | $16,761 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,482 | $19,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,250 | $44,063 | $16,484 |
| Some College | $46,875 | $60,897 | $15,556 |
$26,250
Average Earnings
$44,063
Average Male
$16,484
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.46% of Kress residents speak only English, while 49.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 443 | 155 | 34.99% |
| White | 106 | 26 | 24.53% |
| Other | 43 | 25 | 58.14% |
| Multiple | 111 | 19 | 17.12% |
| Black | 24 | 9 | 37.5% |
33.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.4%
Male Poverty Rate
41.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kress is Other, with 58.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kress is Multiple, with 17.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.82% |
| High School | 21.11% |
| Some College | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.51% |
| Male Employed | 15.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,357 | $52,235 |
| Households | $46,875 | $49,801 |
| Married Families | $60,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 7.47% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 6.03% |
| Other Race | 3 | 8.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
72.09%
Born in Kress
88.55%
Native Born
11.45%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
9.3%
Naturalized
88.55% of Kress residents were born in the United States, with 72.09% having been born in Texas. 2.15% 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 | 598 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 597 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 597 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 597 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 596 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 596 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 596 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 594 | -6 | -1% |
| 2021 | 600 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 595 | -87 | -12.76% |
| 2019 | 682 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 681 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 684 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 683 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 683 | -6 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 689 | -17 | -2.41% |
| 2013 | 706 | -11 | -1.53% |
| 2012 | 717 | 6 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 711 | -10 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 721 | 0 | 0% |