Kleberg County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Kleberg County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Kleberg County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kleberg County, Texas. The estimated population of Kleberg County, Texas is 31,015 people, with a median age of 28.5.

We can look at the total population in Kleberg County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,015
+0.94%
-1.66%
2020
30,725
 -0.8% -
2019
30,974
 -1.44% -
2018
31,425
 -0.36% -
2017
31,540
 - -

Population of Kleberg County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
19.8%
21%
 -5.71%
Black/African American
3%
3.5%
 -14.29%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
73.5%
72.3%
 +1.66%
Asian
1.6%
2%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.9%
 +66.67%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Kleberg County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.5 +0.35% 29.1 +4.3% 28.3 -1.05%
2020 28.4 +0.35% 27.9 0% 28.6 0%
2019 28.3 +1.07% 27.9 +2.95% 28.6 -1.38%
2018 28 +0.36% 27.1 +1.12% 29 -3.33%
2017 27.9 - 26.8 - 30 -

The median age of Kleberg County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,482 -32.88% 2,033 +6.22% 1,753 2,161
10 to 19 2,683 +3.23% 2,236 +10.61% 2,739 2,474
20 to 29 3,751 -4.66% 3,346 +3.52% 3,579 3,461
30 to 39 1,879 +4.49% 1,797 -7.32% 1,963 1,658
40 to 49 1,512 +5.6% 1,429 +7.08% 1,592 1,532
50 to 59 1,571 -12.28% 1,423 +13.32% 1,368 1,608
60 to 69 1,262 -10.27% 1,489 -32.43% 1,134 1,045
70+ 1,150 +16.35% 1,497 +8.05% 1,345 1,603

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kleberg County, Texas is $49,986.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Kleberg County.

  • Under 25
    $24,139.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,884.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,803.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,203.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Kleberg County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kleberg County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Kleberg County, Texas is currently $63,417.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.28% of households in Kleberg County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Kleberg County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kleberg County is $23,894.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Kleberg County by the total population of Kleberg County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Kleberg County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Kleberg County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Kleberg County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Kleberg County over the age of 16 is 24,378.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Kleberg County is 53.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,490 25.90% 21.40%
20 to 24 years 4,387 68.80% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 2,653 68.30% 8.60%
30 to 34 years 1,747 84.50% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 3,609 79.40% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 2,815 78.20% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 1,550 68.10% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 1,102 61.90% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 2,286 18.10% 13.30%
75 years and over 1,739 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Kleberg County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,787 59.40% 5.10%
Black or African American 899 48.80% 26.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 120 48.30% 0.00%
Asian 429 36.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,116 41.20% 1.80%
Two or more races 5,027 63.20% 4.50%
Hispanic or Latino 17,457 59.40% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,110 60.50% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Kleberg County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Kleberg County is 13,119, with median earnings of $32,067.00.

Women in Kleberg County, Texas earning approximately 58.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,119 $32,067.00
Male 7,173 $43,582.00
Female 5,946 $25,382.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,004 $65,492.00
Business and Financial 312 $46,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $50,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 246 $21,974.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 184 $49,389.00
Community and Social Service 252 $62,861.00
Legal 68 $53,155.00
Educational and Library 939 $45,338.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $55,703.00
Healthcare Practitioners 520 $24,118.00
Healthcare Support 552 $12,907.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $55,781.00
Law Enforcement 331 $80,507.00
Food Preparation and Serving 890 $10,323.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 618 $7,453.00
Personal Care and Service 346 $10,577.00
Sales 1,409 $21,470.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,465 $34,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 154 $7,292.00
Construction and Extraction 978 $50,267.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 556 $27,475.00
Production 631 $55,561.00
Transportation and Material Moving 570 $47,950.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 449 $66,783.00 555 $38,009.00
Business and Financial 86 $26,518.00 226 $48,636.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $50,375.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 198 $20,921.00 48 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $47,889.00 92 $56,467.00
Community and Social Service 64 $0.00 188 $63,825.00
Legal 53 $53,601.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 193 $46,736.00 746 $44,900.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $56,380.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 159 $16,656.00 361 $50,558.00
Healthcare Support 75 $25,697.00 477 $12,132.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $56,055.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 315 $79,875.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $15,658.00 612 $8,910.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 366 $5,980.00 252 $22,961.00
Personal Care and Service 196 $4,167.00 150 $11,828.00
Sales 638 $38,199.00 771 $18,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 336 $46,776.00 1,129 $32,170.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 154 $7,292.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 978 $50,267.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 516 $27,005.00 40 $0.00
Production 539 $56,406.00 92 $20,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 570 $47,950.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,559 households in Kleberg County, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,311 families in Kleberg County with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,684 935 1,692 4,248
Average Household Size 3.38 2.62 3.18 1.32
Total Families 4,684 935 1,692 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.44 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 7,311 families in Kleberg County, 21.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kleberg County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,875 housing units in Kleberg County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,559 83.31%
Vacant 2,316 16.69%

36.13% of the total 13,875 housing units in Kleberg County are rental units. This is approximately 5,013 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,366 are occupied by the owner - or 45.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kleberg County is $914.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kleberg County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    180
  • Less than $500
    600
  • $500 to $999
    2,590
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,380
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    312
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    131
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Kleberg County is $98,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Kleberg County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,379
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,883
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    942
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    974
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    648
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    391
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    149
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Kleberg County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Kleberg County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    575
  • 1940 to 1949
    884
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,709
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,870
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,705
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,574
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,614
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,389
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,507
  • 2014 or later
    48

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Kleberg County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    655
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,694
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,282
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,928

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Kleberg County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Kleberg County that commute to work in a particular way.

20.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kleberg County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    416
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,152
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,064
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,239
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    946
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    164
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    355
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    144
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    439
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    949
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    466
  • 90 or more minutes
    371

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Kleberg County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Kleberg County, Texas

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