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Kerens, TX
City in Navarro County, Texas.
Population
1,778
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
711
ZIP codes
0
Kerens and its ZIP codes
Kerens at a glance
- Kerens is about 6.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,771 a year, 28% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,000 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $884 a month.
Local data for Kerens, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kerens, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,771
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$128,000
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (307), Mexican Americans (159), German Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navarro County. PPP loans are for Kerens.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,414
16,809 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$322M
FY 2026, $6,125 per person
How people get to work
Kerens, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kerens, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kerens, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Kerens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoodlowCity | 1.6 mi | 1 |
| PowellTown | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| MildredTown | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| TrinidadCity | 8.5 mi | 14.9 |
| EurekaCity | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| ToolCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| Star HarborCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Enchanted OaksTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Caney CityTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Payne SpringsTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| NavarroTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MalakoffCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Log CabinCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| MustangTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Seven PointsCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| AngusCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kerens, TX in?
- Kerens is in Navarro County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kerens, TX?
- About 1,778 people live in Kerens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kerens?
- Nearby places include Goodlow (1.6 mi), Powell (5.7 mi), Mildred (8.1 mi), Trinidad (8.5 mi), Eureka (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023