Kerr County Public RecordsTexas

As of 2023, Kerr County, TX has a population of approximately 53,000. The median age is 49, with 27% aged 65 and over. Gender distribution is about 51% female and 49% male. Racially, the county is 80% White (63% non-Hispanic), 2% Black, 1% Asian, and 3% multiracial. Hispanic or Latino residents comprise 31% of the population.

Kerr County, TX has approximately 39,000 residents, with around 30,000 registered voters as of 2023. Elections held include federal, state, local, and school board contests. In the 2020 presidential election, 75% of voters favored the Republican candidate. The county maintains over a dozen polling locations, such as the Kerr County Courthouse and various community centers. Key local issues include property taxes and water management. Elections are administered by the Kerr County Elections Department, overseen by the County Clerk. The main parties are Republican and Democratic, with Republican dominance in most recent elections.

Kerr County, TX, is served by several school districts, including Kerrville ISD, which has four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school (Tivy High). The county also has private and charter schools. Approximately 86.1% of adults have a high school diploma, while 27.8% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools in the county score an average of 6/10 on GreatSchools ratings. Educational programs include AP, vocational, and dual-credit courses. School safety is prioritized, with low incident rates reported, and adult education is provided through Alamo Colleges and continuing education centers.

As of 2022, Kerr County, TX, had an employment rate of approximately 56.4%. Major industries include Health Care & Social Assistance (22.5%), Retail Trade (12.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (11.9%). The dominant occupation types are Management, Business & Financial Operations (22.2%) and Sales & Office Occupations (19.7%). Most residents (76.1%) commute by car, with a mean travel time of about 18.7 minutes. Around 80% of workers are employed within Kerr County, while the rest commute to neighboring areas.

Kerr County, TX boasts a homeownership rate of about 73%, with median home values near $280,000 as of 2023—a 5% year-over-year increase. Renters make up roughly 27%, paying a median rent of $1,150. The area offers diverse housing: single-family homes, ranches, and some multifamily units, with popular neighborhoods including Kerrville, Ingram, and Center Point. Property taxes average 1.5%-1.7% of appraised value annually. The market remains moderately competitive, with homes averaging 35 days on the market.

Kerr County, TX, reports a moderate crime rate, with the 2022 crime index at 18.9 (U.S. average: 22.7). Violent crime rate stands at 14.4 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the Texas average of 25.0. Property crime rate is 30.7, compared to the national average of 35.4. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office actively encourages public crime reporting, which helps maintain response effectiveness and community safety. Recent years have shown minor fluctuations, but overall, Kerr County remains relatively safe compared to state and national averages.