Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kenedy, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,430

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

76%2,608

White

13.3%457

Black

10.5%360

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%4

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%37

High School Diploma

28.2%656

Some College (<1 yr)

11.3%263

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%380

Associate's Degree

16%373

Bachelor's Degree

6.1%143

Master's Degree

4.6%107

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

10.7%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,300

Median Renti

$1,099

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.6%542

Renter-Occupied

60.4%826

Total Units

1,757

Homeownership

39.6%

Vacancy Rate

22.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%49

$50K–$100K

31.4%170

$100K–$150K

14.4%78

$150K–$200K

17.5%95

$200K–$300K

20.7%112

$300K–$500K

5.4%29

$1M+

1.7%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

149

$750–$1,000

147

$1,000–$1,250

135

$1,250–$1,500

219

$1,500–$2,000

102

Year Built

2010–2019

8.9%157

2000–2009

21.2%372

1990–1999

9.1%160

1980–1989

23.4%412

1970–1979

11.9%209

1960–1969

3%53

1950–1959

10.2%179

1940–1949

4.8%85

1939 or earlier

7.4%130

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.2%1,124

Utility Gas

17.5%240

No Fuel

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,167

Mean Household Incomei

$65,307

Per Capita Incomei

$27,240

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

1,768

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%96

$10K–$15K

7.5%103

$15K–$20K

10.7%146

$20K–$25K

2.3%32

$25K–$30K

2.9%39

$30K–$35K

6.8%93

$35K–$40K

1.2%17

$40K–$45K

2%27

$45K–$50K

2.5%34

$50K–$60K

6.1%83

$60K–$75K

2.6%36

$75K–$100K

13.5%185

$100K–$125K

28.7%393

$125K–$150K

5.1%70

$150K–$200K

1%14

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

222

Avg. Tenant Renti

$314/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing39 homes93% occupied$463/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes94% occupied$355/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 848 homes97% occupied$181/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,167/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

77.7%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

12.8%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

8.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

86.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85.7% of subsidized households are minority

11.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

561.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,760

Avg. Commutei

16.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,760

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(1.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.9%Insured

16.1%Uninsured