Kleberg County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kleberg County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48273
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 273
Geography
- Land Area
- 881.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 208.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1090.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.438735
- Longitude
- -97.660620
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,464
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,219
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,247 | 28.0% |
| Hispanic | 21,215 | 72.0% |
| White | 6,479 | 22.0% |
| Black | 1,064 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 264 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 115 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,681 | 30.1% |
| Hispanic | 15,532 | 69.9% |
| White | 5,288 | 23.8% |
| Black | 843 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 288 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 148 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 114 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,579
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,482
- Poverty Rate
- 26.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,077
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,881 | 42.1% |
| Black | 1,159 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 395 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,887
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,329 | 67.1% |
| Republican | 4,003 | 23.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,555 | 9.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,249 | 48.8% |
| Female | 8,638 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,675 | 27.7% |
| Hispanic | 11,343 | 67.2% |
| Black | 96 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,552
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,602 | 55.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,542 | 40.0% |
| Black | 32 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 38 | 33.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,565 | 43.2% |
| Female | 3,987 | 46.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,273 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,970 (23.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,012
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $165,716
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $994
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.