The Town FilesKarnes County, Texas
14,968 people. The median home is worth $149,000 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $60,214.
Towns in Karnes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenedy | 3,473 | $140,300 | $61,167 | 36.9 |
| Karnes City | 3,111 | $93,400 | $55,354 | 35.4 |
People and housing
| Karnes County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $957 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $60,214 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
6,178 jobs in 2024, average pay $71,755 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 240 storm events in Karnes County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Karnes County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 25, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4332: Hurricane Harvey |
| March 14, 2008 | Fire | EM-3284: Wildfires |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).