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Kenedy city, TX

ZIP 78119 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78119

78119 has a population of 7,023 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (65.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
53.5%-13% vs US avg
x
Black
10.7%-14% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
59.1%+216% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.3%-21% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.6%+13% vs US avg
x
65+
13.1%-20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.2%+136% vs US avg
x
High school
33.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.0%-70% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.0%+126% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
73.3%+1163% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 78119

Poverty Rate
26.0%+126% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
73.3%+1163% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,023
Median age37.3
Poverty rate26.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White53.5%
Hispanic59.1%
Black10.7%
Asian3.1%
Foreign-born14.1%