Population overview
Kleberg County is home to roughly 30,315 people, making up about 0.10% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #27 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 871 square miles of land and 30,315 residents yields a density of about 34.8 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 Kleberg County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Kleberg 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 Kleberg |
|---|---|---|
| Kleberg County | 30,315 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +167% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -38% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +16542% |
Neighboring county populations
Kleberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces County | Corpus Christi | 352,992 | 422.2 |
| Jim Wells County | Alice | 38,804 | 44.9 |
| Brooks County | Falfurrias | 6,579 | 7.0 |
| Kenedy County | Sarita | 319 | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kleberg County, Texas?+
Kleberg County has an estimated population of 30,315 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Kleberg County?+
Kleberg County has a population density of approximately 34.8 people per square mile across its 871 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Kleberg County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Kleberg County ranks #96 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.10% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Kleberg County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Kleberg, Nueces County is the most populous with about 352,992 residents.
How is Kleberg 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.