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Kleberg County, Texas
Kleberg County, Texas. Kleberg County had 30,315 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 48273.
Kleberg County is the county of the Kingsville, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,315
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,040 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,579
Median household income
$61,292
±$4,466 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$161,300
±$13,189 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,043
±$68 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Kleberg County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,040 residents in Kleberg County. The Census Bureau estimates 30,315 for July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 30,579 over 881 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kleberg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,579 | 30,188,424 | −395 |
| Households | 11,853±393 | 10,992,816 | +898 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.08 | 2.69 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 14,012±136 | 12,128,515 | +729 |
Kleberg County's population since 2000
From 31,549 in 2000 to 30,315 in 2025: down 3.9%. 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 Kleberg County?
Kleberg County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Kingsville with 24,687 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kingsville | 25,402 | $58,148 |
|---|---|---|
| Ricardo | 1,075 | $70,391 |
| RivieraGEOID 4862468 | 609 | $101,875 |
| Corpus Christi | 317,863 | $67,394 |
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 Kleberg County?
The median resident of Kleberg County is 29.0 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 71.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 20.8%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kleberg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.0±0.5 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 71.4% | 39.7% | −1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 20.8%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | +0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 5.5% | −0.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±1.1 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.4%±2.5 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.2%±2.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0%±2.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.2%±3.2 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.4 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 Kleberg County earn?
Half of Kleberg County's 11,853 households earn less than $61,292 a year (±$4,466), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,818 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,474 after inflation. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kleberg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,292±$4,466 | $78,476 | +$7,474 |
| Mean household income | $72,637±$4,801 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,395±$1,609 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.1%±4.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.8%±9.5 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4%±3.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4%±3.1 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 Kleberg County?
Owners occupy 52.5% of Kleberg County's occupied homes and renters 47.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 by its owner (±$13,189). The median renter pays $1,043 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kleberg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,300±$13,189 | $283,800 | +$48,199 |
| Median gross rent | $1,043±$68 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2%±8.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,749±$131 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.5%±3.5 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,012±136 | 12,128,515 | +729 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±2.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4%±3.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.3%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6%±2.1 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 Kleberg County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Kleberg County in 2025 (18 single-family), 0.6 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 Kleberg County get to work?
75.6% of Kleberg County's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Kleberg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±2.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7%±2.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6%±4.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.0%±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2%±2.4 pts | 14.4% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±1.9 | 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 Kleberg County's census tracts?
Kleberg County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,983 (Tract 203.01) to $93,158 (Tract 201.01).
| Tract 201.0148273020101 | 3,378±454 | $93,158 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.0248273020102 | 2,364±460 | $66,750 |
| Tract 20248273020200 | 4,927±698 | $36,119 |
| Tract 203.0148273020301 | 2,794±579 | $28,983 |
| Tract 203.0248273020302 | 5,232±642 | $28,847 |
| Tract 204.0148273020401 | 3,180±498 | $61,763 |
| Tract 204.0248273020402 | 2,648±660 | $68,396 |
| Tract 205.0148273020501 | 3,425±668 | $87,891 |
| Tract 205.0248273020502 | 2,631±393 | $86,447 |
| Tract 990048273990000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kleberg County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 95th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 199th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 99th of 254 |
| Median household income | 151st of 253 |
| Median home value | 138th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 85th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th of 252 |
| Median age | 252nd 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 Kleberg 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.