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Karnes County, TX: growth, migration and housing
Karnes County has 15,018 residents, up 1.4% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 251 households moved in and 266 moved out (-15 net), while a net $6.7M of income left. Median household income is $60,214, the median home $149,000 and median rent $957 a month.
In Texas: 143rd of 254 counties for 5-year population growth · 160th of 245 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 163rd of 254 counties for median household income · 155th of 250 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Karnes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX | 36 | $1.7M |
| Bee County, TX | 29 | $1.5M |
| Wilson County, TX | 26 | $1.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Karnes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX | 54 | $2.9M |
| Wilson County, TX | 27 | $3.3M |
| Bee County, TX | 23 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.