Population overview
Kerr County is home to roughly 54,037 people, making up about 0.17% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #18 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 1,106 square miles of land and 54,037 residents yields a density of about 48.9 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Kerr County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Kerr County sits in the upper half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Kerr |
|---|---|---|
| Kerr County | 54,037 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +50% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -65% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +9236% |
Neighboring county populations
Kerr County shares borders with 6 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | Boerne | 53,289 | 80.5 |
| Gillespie County | Fredericksburg | 28,527 | 26.9 |
| Bandera County | Bandera | 22,876 | 28.9 |
| Kimble County | Junction | 4,438 | 3.5 |
| Real County | Leakey | 2,745 | 3.9 |
| Edwards County | Rocksprings | 1,370 | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kerr County, Texas?+
Kerr County has an estimated population of 54,037 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Kerr County?+
Kerr County has a population density of approximately 48.9 people per square mile across its 1,106 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Kerr County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Kerr County ranks #69 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.17% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Kerr County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Kerr, Kendall County is the most populous with about 53,289 residents.
How is Kerr 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.