Population 48,567 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kendall County
Household size in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Kendall County average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.67, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Kendall County is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Kendall County (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.6 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kendall County
Renters in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Kendall County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Kendall County: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 of Texas' 254 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Kendall County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. Few Texas counties have newer homes: only ten of 254.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,057 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,189 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,299 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,618 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$560 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kendall County costs $1,618 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider San Antonio area ($1,527). Rent has climbed $560 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kendall County
Bachelor's degrees in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.1% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Kendall County is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Texas' 254 counties, only six have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Kendall County: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only two of Texas' 254 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kendall County
| Period | Kendall County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kendall County is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kendall County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | 2.78 | 43.8 | 9.3% | 20.5% | 7.3% | 2001 | $1,618 | 48.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Bandera County | 2.43 | 52.2 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 17.9% | 1998 | $1,216 | 26.3% | 92.7% | 7.2% |
| Bexar County | 2.86 | 35.6 | 14.3% | 41.2% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,521 | 32.8% | 87.3% | 5.7% |
| Comal County | 2.61 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 23.4% | 8.6% | 2004 | $1,649 | 43.4% | 94.7% | 3.7% |
| Kerr County | 2.29 | 48.9 | 7.8% | 29.9% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,224 | 31.8% | 90.2% | 3.2% |
| Blanco County | 2.38 | 52.2 | 4.8% | 23.8% | 16.0% | 1998 | $1,139 | 36.3% | 92.0% | 5.7% |
| Gillespie County | 2.41 | 49.1 | 6.6% | 25.1% | 19.3% | 1992 | $1,309 | 37.7% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
| Medina County | 2.99 | 41.1 | 8.6% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 1994 | $1,310 | 23.7% | 86.6% | 4.3% |
| Guadalupe County | 2.83 | 38.9 | 12.0% | 22.2% | 6.5% | 2001 | $1,757 | 32.2% | 90.1% | 4.6% |
| Hays County | 2.69 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 35.9% | 5.7% | 2005 | $1,737 | 43.6% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Caldwell County | 2.92 | 37.7 | 16.1% | 24.7% | 6.2% | 1992 | $1,299 | 18.8% | 81.1% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Webster County, MO · Bonner County, ID · Boone County, AR · Boone County, IL · Boyd County, KY · Branch County, MI · Bristol County, RI · Calaveras County, CA · Caldwell County, TX · Callaway County, MO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kendall County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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