Kerrville, TX

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

52,411

0.414% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

47.6

0.833% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

7.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,204

8.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$212,300

9.49% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,298

1.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kerrville, TX had a population of 52.4k people with a median age of 47.6 and a median household income of $62,204. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kerrville, TX grew from 52,195 to 52,411, a 0.414% increase and its median household income grew from $57,196 to $62,204, a 8.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kerrville, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), White (Hispanic) (13.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.41%), Other (Hispanic) (6.81%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.28%).

None of the households in Kerrville, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Kerrville, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kerrville, TX are Schreiner University (347 degrees awarded in 2021) and BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology (13 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kerrville, TX was $212,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Kerrville, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Kerrville, TX was 2 cars per household.

Kerrville, TX borders Fredericksburg, TX and San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Kerrville, TX is home to a population of 52.4k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.76% of Kerrville, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.54k people).

In 2021, there were 5.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.2k people) in Kerrville, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.01k White (Hispanic) and 3.88k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Kerrville, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kerrville, TX was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kerrville, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kerrville, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.2k ± 202
White (Hispanic)
7.01k ± 678
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.88k ± 844

27.9%

Hispanic Population

14.6k people

27.9% of the people in Kerrville, TX are hispanic (14.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kerrville, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

6.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.54k people

6.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.57k people

As of 2021, 6.76% of Kerrville, TX residents (3.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kerrville, TX was 6.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kerrville, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,048 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
544 ± 190
Korea
527 ± 199

Kerrville, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kerrville, TX employs 23.3k people. The largest industries in Kerrville, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,946 people), Retail Trade (2,859 people), and Construction (2,687 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,667), and Finance & Insurance ($53,250).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.3k

2021 Value

± 1,239

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 7.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kerrville, TX grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 23k employees to 23.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kerrville, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,962 people), Management Occupations (2,432 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kerrville, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.3k

2021 Value

± 1,239

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 7.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kerrville, TX grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 23k employees to 23.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kerrville, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,946 people), Retail Trade (2,859 people), and Construction (2,687 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kerrville, TX, though some of these residents may live in Kerrville, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,605

Median earning men ± $1,892

$30,645

Median earning women ± $1,547

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($85,577), Public Administration ($61,429), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,402).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($55,058), Wholesale Trade ($53,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,385).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

672
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
327
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
271
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$437k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$103k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$102k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kerrville, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kerrville, TX awarded 360 degrees. The student population of Kerrville, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 481 male students and 654 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kerrville, TX are White (201 and 56.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (133 and 37.2%), Black or African American (10 and 2.79%), and Two or More Races (7 and 1.96%).

The largest universities in Kerrville, TX by number of degrees awarded are Schreiner University (347 and 96.4%) and BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology (13 and 3.61%).

The most popular majors in Kerrville, TX are Registered Nursing (57 and 15.8%), General Education (37 and 10.3%), and General Business (34 and 9.44%).

The median tuition cost in Kerrville, TX for private four year colleges is $33,927.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kerrville, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,135 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,135 students enrolled in Kerrville, TX, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 611 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kerrville, TX was Registered Nursing with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kerrville, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Schreiner University
347 degrees awarded
BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Schreiner University with 347 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kerrville, TX, which is 0.565 times less than the 230 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 201 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 133 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,927) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kerrville, TX was $212,300 in 2021, which is 0.867 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $193,900 to $212,300, a 9.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Kerrville, TX is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kerrville, TX have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kerrville, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kerrville, TX is $62,204. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Kerrville, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

Housing

Property

$212,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,585

$14,947

Median Property Taxes

±$850

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kerrville, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kerrville, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.4% of the housing units in Kerrville, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kerrville, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kerrville, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

The following map shows all of the counties in Kerrville, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,204

Median Household Income

± $2,711

21.8k

Number of Households

± 1,099

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.8k households in Kerrville, TX grew to $62,204 from the previous year's value of $57,196.

The following chart displays the households in Kerrville, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kerrville, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.2%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (8.75%)

In 2021, 74.2% of workers in Kerrville, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (8.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kerrville, TX have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Kerrville, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kerrville, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kerrville, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kerrville, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kerrville, TX (5.9k out of 50.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kerrville, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

81.8% of the population of Kerrville, TX has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 19.9% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 27% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.2%

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

19.9%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

2.05%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kerrville, TX grew by 5.89% from 17.2% to 18.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kerrville, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.