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Knippa, TX
Census-designated place in Uvalde County, Texas.
Population
844
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
0
Knippa and its ZIP codes
Knippa at a glance
- Knippa is 43% denser than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,958, 31% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,200 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Knippa, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knippa, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,958
Poverty rate
27.3%
Median home value
$108,200
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (498), German Americans (141), Irish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uvalde County. PPP loans are for Knippa.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,734
9,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $6,669 per person
How people get to work
Knippa, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knippa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
214
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 39°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knippa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Knippa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SabinalCity | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| UvaldeCity | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| Uvalde EstatesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| D'HanisCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| UtopiaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| BatesvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.9 |
| La PryorCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| HondoCity | 29 mi | 10 |
| LeakeyCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knippa, TX in?
- Knippa is in Uvalde County, Texas.
- What is the population of Knippa, TX?
- About 844 people live in Knippa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knippa?
- Nearby places include Sabinal (9.9 mi), Uvalde (11 mi), Uvalde Estates (16 mi), D'Hanis (22 mi), Utopia (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023