Population overview
Kenedy County is home to roughly 319 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #76 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 1,457 square miles of land and 319 residents yields a density of about 0.2 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Kenedy County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Kenedy County sits in the bottom 25% of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Kenedy |
|---|---|---|
| Kenedy County | 319 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +25297% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +5830% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +1581413% |
Neighboring county populations
Kenedy County shares borders with 4 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | Edinburg | 921,549 | 587.3 |
| Kleberg County | Kingsville | 30,315 | 34.8 |
| Willacy County | Raymondville | 19,971 | 33.5 |
| Brooks County | Falfurrias | 6,579 | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kenedy County, Texas?+
Kenedy County has an estimated population of 319 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Kenedy County?+
Kenedy County has a population density of approximately 0.2 people per square mile across its 1,457 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Kenedy County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Kenedy County ranks #252 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.00% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Kenedy County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Kenedy, Hidalgo County is the most populous with about 921,549 residents.
How is Kenedy County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.