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Kinney County, TX
3 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Kinney County, Texas.
Population
3,157
Land area
1,361sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Kinney County
Kinney County at a glance
- Kinney County is 98% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,000, 11% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,000 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $1,272 a month.
- Its largest cities are Brackettville (1,595), Fort Clark Springs (1,048) and Spofford (29).
Local data for Kinney County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kinney County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,000
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$82,000
Median rent
$1,272/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,490), German Americans (557), Irish Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,009
987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,458
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $40,786 per person
PPP loans
$768K
36 loans, 156 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,605
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kinney County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kinney County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
275
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
14
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kinney County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.4%
U.S. 11.1% +14.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kinney County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kinney County, TX?
- Brackettville is the largest city or town in Kinney County, with about 1,595 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kinney County?
- Kinney County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78832.
- What is the population of Kinney County, TX?
- About 3,157 people live in Kinney County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kinney County?
- Kinney County borders Maverick County, Val Verde County, Uvalde County, Zavala County, Edwards County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023