Karnes County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Karnes County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48255
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 255
Geography
- Land Area
- 747.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 753.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 28.908996
- Longitude
- -97.852205
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,672
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,767
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,942 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic | 7,734 | 52.7% |
| White | 5,266 | 35.9% |
| Black | 1,389 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,048 | 51.4% |
| Hispanic | 5,719 | 48.6% |
| White | 4,420 | 37.6% |
| Black | 1,382 | 11.7% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,968
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,445
- Poverty Rate
- 14.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,223
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,630 | 51.0% |
| Black | 1,424 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,626
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,549 | 33.4% |
| Republican | 3,151 | 41.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,926 | 25.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,741 | 49.1% |
| Female | 3,885 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,171 | 41.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,661 | 48.0% |
| Black | 64 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,684
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,007 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,170 | 32.0% |
| Black | 34 | 53.1% |
| Asian | 47 | 47.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,753 | 46.9% |
| Female | 1,931 | 49.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,009 (29.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,528 (15.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,975
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,089
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $879
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.4%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.