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Karnes County, TX market data
How Karnes County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 15,018
- +1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 4,730
- Median household income
- $60,214
- +7.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $149,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,718
- Highest market score
- 64
- Insurance agencies, #669 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Karnes County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Karnes County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Karnes County has an estimated 15,018 people and 4,730 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Karnes County grew 1.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Karnes County is $60,214, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 7.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Karnes County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Of the business types scored in Karnes County, insurance agencies (64), medical and dental practices (59) and home repair companies (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #669 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (4.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Karnes County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Karnes County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #669 of 2,272 | 7 | 14.8 | $1.6M | 129 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 59 | #794 of 2,394 | 22 | 46.5 | $224K | 147 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #784 of 2,057 | 5 | 10.6 | $2.5M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,643 of 2,401 | 24 | 50.7 | $174K | 65 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,771 of 2,385 | 17 | 35.9 | $231K | 109 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,603 of 2,210 | 12 | 25.4 | $703K | 80 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,833 of 2,339 | 10 | 21.1 | $393K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,581 of 2,087 | 10 | 21.1 | $844K | 66 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 34 | #1,523 of 1,886 | 6 | 12.7 | $820K | 83 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 32 | #1,600 of 2,070 | 5 | 10.6 | $5.4M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,937 of 2,378 | 11 | 23.3 | $379K | 85 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 28 | #1,682 of 1,889 | 6 | 12.7 | $2.8M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 25 | #1,888 of 2,063 | 9 | 19.0 | $1.8M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 25 | #2,120 of 2,402 | 23 | 48.6 | $1.2M | 35 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 24 | #1,966 of 2,261 | 18 | 38.1 | $1.5M | 19 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #2,011 of 2,222 | 13 | 27.5 | $1.3M | 42 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 23 | #2,239 of 2,405 | 74 | 156.4 | $224K | 60 | 25 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 23 | #2,257 of 2,405 | 38 | 80.3 | $436K | 66 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 20 | #2,218 of 2,358 | 18 | 38.1 | $746K | 31 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 19 | #1,415 of 1,530 | 6 | 12.7 | $695K | 28 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $183K | 27 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $806K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $806K | 122 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $3.1M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $978K | 111 | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | Index only | 520 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | Index only | 413 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 48 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $1M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $8.3M | Too few | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Karnes County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.2M | $882 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $13.4M | $2,837 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $16.6M | $3,504 | 86 |
| Groceries | $26.9M | $5,696 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.9M | $830 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $439 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.2M | $681 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.9M | $1,041 | 81 |
| Pets | $3.9M | $827 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.4M | $1,785 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.4M | $2,405 | 123 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $12.6M | $2,663 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.5M | $1,380 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $67.6M | $14,299 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Karnes County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 15,018+1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 4,730
- Median age
- 38.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 748 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 20
- Median household income
- $60,214+7.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $95,318
- Median home value
- $149,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,718
- Daytime population
- 14,949Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Karnes County?
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Questions
How fast is Karnes County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Karnes County at 15,018 people in 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,730 households. Median household income rose 7.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Karnes County, TX spend?
Households in Karnes County spend about $67.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $26.9M on groceries and $16.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Karnes County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Karnes County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Karnes County are for insurance agencies (64), medical and dental practices (59) and home repair companies (55). Karnes County ranks #669 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Karnes County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Karnes County is $60,214 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $149,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Karnes County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (4.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (45% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Karnes County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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