County · Texas
Kerr County, Texas
Kerr County, Texas. Kerr County had 54,037 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 48265.
Kerr County is the county of the Kerrville, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
54,037
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 52,598 · ACS 2020-2024: 53,489
Median household income
$69,395
±$3,840 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$321,200
±$13,549 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,109
±$78 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Kerr County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 52,598 residents in Kerr County. The Census Bureau estimates 54,037 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 53,489 over 1,103 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kerr County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 53,489 | 30,188,424 | +1,646 |
| Households | 22,615±529 | 10,992,816 | +1,212 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.05 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,632±48 | 12,128,515 | +996 |
Kerr County's population since 2000
From 43,653 in 2000 to 54,037 in 2025: up 23.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kerr County?
Kerr County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Kerrville with 25,578 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kerrville | 24,278 | $62,102 |
|---|---|---|
| Ingram | 1,787 | $44,813 |
| Center Point | 1,263 | $115,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kerr County?
The median resident of Kerr County is 48.8 years old; 18.1% are under 18 and 29.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.8%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kerr County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8±0.3 | 35.6 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.1%±0.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.1%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.8% | 39.7% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.1%±0.6 pts | 39.1% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.4%±1.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.3%±1.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3%±1.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.3%±2.0 pts | 33.8% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.2%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kerr County earn?
Half of Kerr County's 22,615 households earn less than $69,395 a year (±$3,840), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $68,907 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kerr County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,395±$3,840 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,578±$4,882 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,492±$1,998 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7%±4.1 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±1.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kerr County?
Owners occupy 70.1% of Kerr County's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $321,200 by its owner (±$13,549). The median renter pays $1,109 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kerr County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $321,200±$13,549 | $283,800 | +$98,937 |
| Median gross rent | $1,109±$78 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1%±6.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,767±$109 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1%±2.1 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,632±48 | 12,128,515 | +996 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±4.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0%±2.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.8%±2.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kerr County building?
Builders took permits for 179 new housing units across Kerr County in 2025 (91 single-family), 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kerr County get to work?
72.4% of Kerr County's workers drive alone and 10.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Kerr County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.5%±1.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 5.3% | −1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4%±2.8 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6%±1.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.2%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min±1.4 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Kerr County's census tracts?
Kerr County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,662 (Tract 9606.01) to $96,101 (Tract 9608).
| Tract 9601.0148265960101 | 2,020±183 | $64,542 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0248265960102 | 3,456±464 | $57,891 |
| Tract 960248265960200 | 3,650±410 | $84,451 |
| Tract 9603.0148265960301 | 3,666±417 | $90,703 |
| Tract 9603.0348265960303 | 4,324±508 | $65,350 |
| Tract 9603.0448265960304 | 3,929±502 | $77,042 |
| Tract 9604.0148265960401 | 2,143±370 | $63,141 |
| Tract 9604.0348265960403 | 4,327±669 | $72,091 |
| Tract 9604.0448265960404 | 3,198±816 | $91,268 |
| Tract 960548265960500 | 4,770±453 | $52,480 |
| Tract 9606.0148265960601 | 5,596±458 | $43,662 |
| Tract 9606.0248265960602 | 2,620±534 | $64,630 |
| Tract 960748265960700 | 5,348±727 | $89,417 |
| Tract 960848265960800 | 4,442±672 | $96,101 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kerr County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 120th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th of 254 |
| Median household income | 93rd of 253 |
| Median home value | 20th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 58th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 171st of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 252 |
| Median age | 24th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kerr County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.