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 |
What the numbers mean
Kerr County's density of about 48.9 people per square mile is about 40% of the Texas statewide average of roughly 121. Put another way, there are about 13 acres of land for every resident.
At this density the county is anchored by one or two real towns, with farms and ranches between them. Hospitals, school districts and retail tend to concentrate in Kerrville, which draws shoppers and workers from surrounding rural areas.
Kerr County in statewide context
By population the county ranks 69th of 254; by land area it ranks 49th; and by density it ranks 83rd. Its population and land area rank fairly close together, a balanced profile for Texas.
Texas's population is extremely concentrated: the ten largest counties hold well over half of all Texans, while more than 150 counties have fewer than 30,000 residents. Kerr County sits in the middle ground between the big metros and the rural majority.
About the data
Population figures on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau. The decennial census provides the official count every ten years, and the Bureau's annual Population Estimates Program updates county totals between censuses. Land area comes from the Census Gazetteer and excludes water. Figures are rounded and may differ slightly from county or school district estimates that use other methods. See our methodology page for details.
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.