Karnes County, Texas

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Karnes County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,710.[1] Its county seat is Karnes City.[2] The county is named for Henry Karnes, a soldier in the Texas Revolution.[3] The former San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway passed through Karnes County in its connection linking San Antonio with Corpus Christi.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.8%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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2020 census

Karnes County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[9] Pop 2010[10] Pop 2020[11] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 6,309 5,956 5,388 40.85% 40.18% 36.63%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,603 1,351 1,116 10.38% 9.11% 7.59%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 37 37 26 0.24% 0.25% 0.18%
Asian alone (NH) 62 25 145 0.40% 0.17% 0.99%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 2 2 1 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 7 18 61 0.05% 0.12% 0.41%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 102 59 239 0.66% 0.40% 1.62%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7,324 7,376 7,734 47.42% 49.76% 52.58%
Total 15,446 14,710 14,710 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,710 people, 4,552 households, and 3,156 families residing in the county.

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 15,446 people, 4,454 households, and 3,246 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 5,479 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 68.55% White, 10.79% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.43% Asian American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 17.23% of other races, and 2.26% of two or more races. 47.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino American of any race.

There were 4,454 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.60% were married couples living together, 13.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.80% under the age of 18, 11.50% from 18 to 24, 34.20% from 25 to 44, 18.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 146.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 162.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,526, and the median income for a family was $30,565. Males had a median income of $27,260 versus $19,367 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,603. About 18.50% of families and 21.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.10% of those under age 18 and 20.50% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Communities

Cities

Town

Unincorporated communities

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Politics

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Education

School districts include:[14]

Coastal Bend College (formerly Bee County College) is the designated community college for the county.[15]

See also

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References

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  13. ↑ MacCormack, John. "Shale play turns Karnes County around, but not without trouble." Houston Chronicle. February 23, 2013. Retrieved on March 2, 2013.
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  15. ↑ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.167. BEE COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. The legislation calls it "Bee County College".

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