Karnes County

Karnes County

Population

Total Population

15,089

Population
Growth Rate

0.17%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

82.000

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing & Income

Households

4,893

Total Housing Units

6,211


Owner Occupied

3,381

Renter Occupied

1,512

Vacant

1,318

Median Home Value

$219,118


Average Home Value

$296,301

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.08%

Income Projection

Median Household

$66,538 $75,153


Average Household

$92,795 $100,722


Per Capita

$31,218 $34,607

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Workforce

Total Businesses

491

Total Employed

4,611

Workers 16+

5,193

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

734

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

72

Employed

630

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

549

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

56

Employed

447

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

42

Employed

424

2026 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

27

Employed

304

Some
High School

1,600

Graduated
High School

3,243

Associates
Degree

963

Bachelor's
Degree

1,139

Graduate
Degree

603

Average Commute Time

21 min.



Resident Commuters

4,392

Non-Resident Commuters

801

Drive Alone

3,901

Carpooled

614

Public

0

Work At Home

238

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31