Karnes County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,103
Per Capita Income
$28,251
Poverty Rate
21.3%
SNAP Recipients
17.5%
Gini Index
0.529
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.1%
$25K–$50K17.9%
$50K–$75K12.1%
$75K–$100K13.6%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+9.1%
The median household income in Karnes County, TX is $59,103 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,251. 21.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.529 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).