Population 6,343 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kenedy
Household size in Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.45 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Kenedy are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.85, even as the national average fell. Only 21 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Kenedy is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Kenedy (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kenedy
Renters in Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +20.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kenedy rent: 53.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 70.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 20.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.3% of the housing in Kenedy, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +25 | +8 | +6 |
Kenedy has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $596 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $568 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $655 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,136 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$539 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kenedy costs $1,136 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $539 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Kenedy
Bachelor's degrees in Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kenedy: 9.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 18 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Kenedy never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Kenedy has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas cities.
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 Kenedy
| Period | Kenedy | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kenedy has been low: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Kenedy compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenedy | 2.30 | 43.2 | 9.9% | 53.6% | 19.3% | 1993 | $1,136 | 9.3% | 72.6% | 0.9% |
| Green | 2.26 | 39.2 | 5.2% | 17.6% | 18.2% | 1993 | $1,177 | 6.0% | 65.4% | 0.9% |
| Karnes City | 2.63 | 33.0 | 21.4% | 26.8% | 22.5% | 1979 | $763 | 14.2% | 80.7% | 5.3% |
| Choate | 2.26 | 38.0 | 8.1% | 28.7% | 17.7% | 1993 | $1,157 | 7.8% | 67.2% | 1.0% |
| El Oso | 2.89 | 45.9 | 3.5% | 13.4% | 35.5% | 1979 | $717 | 15.7% | 73.3% | 21.2% |
| Runge | 2.30 | 26.1 | 36.0% | 46.0% | 12.9% | 1992 | $955 | 25.7% | 85.2% | 1.8% |
| Zunkerville | 2.59 | 42.6 | 11.0% | 18.5% | 35.3% | 1981 | $909 | 14.7% | 82.4% | 3.9% |
| Ecleto | 2.59 | 40.6 | 12.3% | 21.6% | 17.5% | 1990 | $905 | 19.2% | 85.7% | 4.7% |
| Helena | 2.29 | 40.6 | 20.4% | 28.1% | 18.4% | 1994 | $829 | 25.9% | 88.2% | 5.0% |
| Hobson | 2.70 | 42.1 | 2.4% | 19.1% | 18.4% | 1998 | $964 | 29.2% | 96.7% | 5.4% |
| Charco | 1.95 | 52.0 | 10.7% | 15.7% | 17.7% | 1984 | $634 | 27.0% | 88.9% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Kenedy. 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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