Kerens, TX

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Kerens Overview

1,931
TOTAL POPULATION
752
MALE POPULATION
1,179
FEMALE POPULATION
63.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
156.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,180
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,444
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$16,378
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
843
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kerens Zip Codes

Kerens Area Codes

Race in Kerens

The most populous races in Kerens are White / Caucasian (1,233 | 63.8%), Black / African American (473 | 24.5%), and Two or more Races (159 | 8.2%).
Race in Kerens
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American47324.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1407.2%
Native / Alaskan50.3%
White / Caucasian1,23363.8%
Two or more Races1598.2%
Some other Race613.2%
Total1,931100.0%

Ancestry in Kerens

The most populous ancestries reported in Kerens are Irish (289 | 15.0%), English (183 | 9.5%), German (149 | 7.7%), American (122 | 6.3%), and Mexican (86 | 4.4%), together accounting for 42.9% of all Kerens residents.
Ancestry in Kerens
Ancestry# Population% Population
African321.7%
American1226.3%
Apache20.1%
Central American60.3%
Central American Indian20.1%
Danish20.1%
Dutch100.5%
English1839.5%
European201.0%
French50.3%
German1497.7%
Guatemalan60.3%
Hungarian20.1%
Irish28915.0%
Italian120.6%
Mexican864.4%
Northern European40.2%
Norwegian70.4%
Pakistani100.5%
Polish251.3%
Scotch-Irish211.1%
Scottish90.5%
South American60.3%
Spaniard371.9%
Subsaharan African321.7%
Venezuelan60.3%
Welsh20.1%
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Immigrants in Kerens

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kerens came from Latin America (60 | 3.1%), Central America (54 | 2.8%), Mexico (54 | 2.8%), South America (6 | 0.3%), and Venezuela (6 | 0.3%), together accounting for 9.3% of all Kerens residents.
Immigrants in Kerens
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada30.2%
Central America542.8%
Latin America603.1%
Mexico542.8%
South America60.3%
Venezuela60.3%
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Sex and Age in Kerens

Sex and Age in Kerens

The most populous age groups in Kerens are 30 to 34 Years (72 | 9.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (136 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kerens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (4.6%)120 (10.2%)
5 to 9 Years69 (9.2%)136 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Years55 (7.3%)98 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years63 (8.4%)66 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years71 (9.4%)82 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years55 (7.3%)82 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years72 (9.6%)95 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years15 (2.0%)49 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years49 (6.5%)16 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years30 (4.0%)110 (9.3%)
50 to 54 Years31 (4.1%)33 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years61 (8.1%)26 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years61 (8.1%)61 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years20 (2.7%)39 (3.3%)
70 to 74 Years25 (3.3%)65 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years20 (2.7%)29 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years15 (2.0%)22 (1.9%)
85 Years and over5 (0.7%)50 (4.2%)
Total752 (100.0%)1,179 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kerens

Median Family Size in Kerens

The median family size in Kerens is 3.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (251 | 61.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kerens
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple251 (61.2%)4.03
Single Male/Father25 (6.1%)2.64
Single Female/Mother134 (32.7%)3.90
Total Families410 (100.0%)3.90

Median Household Size in Kerens

The median household size in Kerens is 3.11 persons per household, with single female/mother households (134 | 22.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.13 persons per household. non-family households (190 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kerens
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple251 (41.8%)4.03
Single Male/Father25 (4.2%)2.96
Single Female/Mother134 (22.3%)4.13
Non-family190 (31.7%)1.21
Total Households600 (100.0%)3.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kerens

Out of a total of 600 households in Kerens, 410 (68.3%) are family households, while 190 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 161, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 150.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kerens
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-150 (25.0%)
2-Person Households161 (26.8%)40 (6.7%)
3-Person Households66 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households99 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households38 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households32 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total410 (68.3%)190 (31.7%)

Female Fertility in Kerens

Fertility by Age in Kerens

Average fertility rate in Kerens is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 120.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kerens
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years31 (100.0%)120.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kerens

29.0% of women with births (31) in Kerens are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 71.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 71.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kerens
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (29.0%)22 (71.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (29.0%)22 (71.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kerens

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kerens
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (9.7%)36.0
High School Diploma8 (25.8%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (41.9%)106.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (22.6%)132.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kerens

71.0% of women with births in Kerens are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kerens
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (29.0%)22 (71.0%)

Income in Kerens

Income Overview in Kerens

Per Capita Income in Kerens is $22,180, while median incomes of families and households are $58,167 and $44,444 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,931$22,180
Median Family Income410$58,167
Mean Family Income410$76,132
Median Household Income600$44,444
Mean Household Income600$64,799
Income Deficit410$16,378
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,93111.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,93188.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9310.45

Earnings by Sex in Kerens

Average Earnings in Kerens are $32,734, $33,424 for men and $29,653 for women, a difference of 11.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kerens
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male411 (47.8%)$33,424
Female449 (52.2%)$29,653
Total860 (100.0%)$32,734

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kerens

The most common earnings brackets in Kerens are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (64 | 15.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (55 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kerens
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (3.2%)28 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (1.9%)12 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.5%)8 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49964 (15.6%)6 (1.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (2.9%)26 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (4.6%)19 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (2.9%)29 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49938 (9.2%)10 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (1.5%)36 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (3.2%)43 (9.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99929 (7.1%)12 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99914 (3.4%)55 (12.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99915 (3.6%)11 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99926 (6.3%)37 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99937 (9.0%)34 (7.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99917 (4.1%)25 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (5.6%)22 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (10.2%)20 (4.4%)
$100,000+17 (4.1%)6 (1.3%)
Total411 (100.0%)449 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kerens

Average earnings in Kerens are $40,167 for men and $32,917 for women, a difference of 18.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,516, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $19,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,434.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kerens
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$19,750$18,333
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$53,516$35,060
Bachelor's Degree$48,750$49,485
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,167$32,917

Family Income in Kerens

Family Income Brackets in Kerens

According to the Kerens family income data, there are 86 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kerens
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000245.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999399.5%
$25,000 to $34,999389.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998621.0%
$50,000 to $74,999399.5%
$75,000 to $99,9997718.8%
$100,000 to $149,9998019.5%
$150,000 to $199,99961.5%
$200,000+215.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kerens

6-person families (37 | 9.0%) account for the highest median family income in Kerens with $141,484 per family, while 3-person families (87 | 21.2%) have the highest median income of $31,094 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kerens
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families166 (40.5%)$38,824
3-Person Families87 (21.2%)$93,281
4-Person Families73 (17.8%)$0
5-Person Families38 (9.3%)$0
6-Person Families37 (9.0%)$141,484
7+ Person Families9 (2.2%)$0
Total410 (100.0%)$58,167

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kerens

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kerens
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners74 (18.0%)$30,000
1 Earner115 (28.1%)$37,396
2 Earners188 (45.9%)$87,500
3+ Earners33 (8.1%)$0
Total410 (100.0%)$58,167

Household Income in Kerens

Household Income Brackets in Kerens

With 97 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kerens, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kerens
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000488.0%
$10,000 to $14,999376.2%
$15,000 to $24,999538.8%
$25,000 to $34,9998714.5%
$35,000 to $49,9998914.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996711.2%
$75,000 to $99,9999515.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999716.2%
$150,000 to $199,99961.0%
$200,000+213.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kerens

The median household income in Kerens is $44,444, with the highest median household income of $53,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 215 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,365, with 163 households (27.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kerens
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years44 (7.3%)$41,667
25 to 44 Years215 (35.8%)$53,250
45 to 64 Years178 (29.7%)$45,278
65+ Years163 (27.2%)$33,365
Total600 (100.0%)$44,444

Poverty in Kerens

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kerens

With 16.8% poverty level for males and 18.7% for females among the residents of Kerens, 16 and 17 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (60.6%) and 33 females (39.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kerens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (34.3%)22 (18.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (27.9%)36 (24.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)16 (36.4%)
15 Years11 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (60.6%)3 (7.1%)
18 to 24 Years22 (28.6%)24 (29.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (19.8%)
35 to 44 Years6 (9.4%)5 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years6 (9.8%)14 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years26 (22.4%)33 (39.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (11.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (17.2%)
Total122 (16.8%)213 (18.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kerens

According to the poverty statistics in Kerens, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kerens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (65.7%)98 (81.7%)
5 Years39 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years49 (72.1%)114 (76.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (100.0%)28 (63.6%)
15 Years13 (54.2%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (39.4%)39 (92.9%)
18 to 24 Years55 (71.4%)58 (70.7%)
25 to 34 Years127 (100.0%)142 (80.2%)
35 to 44 Years58 (90.6%)60 (92.3%)
45 to 54 Years55 (90.2%)125 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years90 (77.6%)50 (60.2%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)64 (88.9%)
75 Years and over37 (100.0%)82 (82.8%)
Total604 (83.2%)924 (81.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kerens

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kerens show that 8.0% or 20 of the total 251 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 13.4%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kerens
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children84 (86.6%)13 (13.4%)
1 or 2 Children98 (93.3%)7 (6.7%)
3 or 4 Children49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (92.0%)20 (8.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kerens

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kerens
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (13.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)34 (25.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kerens

The poverty data for Kerens shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (8.0%) and 34 of the single-parent households (21.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (13.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kerens
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (6.7%)9 (13.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total20 (8.0%)34 (21.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Kerens

Employment by Class of Employer in Kerens

Among the 764 employed individuals in Kerens, private company employees (503 | 65.8%), local government employees (91 | 11.9%), and state government employees (85 | 11.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kerens
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50365.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)121.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)374.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations324.2%
Local Government Employees9111.9%
State Government Employees8511.1%
Federal Government Employees40.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total764100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kerens

According to the labor force statistics for Kerens, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,370), 61.5% or 843 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 137 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 66.7% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kerens
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (11.1%)6 (66.7%)
20 to 24 Years147 (96.1%)29 (19.7%)
25 to 29 Years137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years167 (100.0%)32 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years115 (89.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years119 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years67 (77.0%)8 (11.9%)
60 to 64 Years36 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total843 (61.5%)75 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kerens

According to labor force statistics for Kerens, 75.8% of individuals (641) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (846) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 40 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.8% or 167 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.9% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kerens
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School48 (60.0%)18 (22.9%)
High School Diploma174 (62.1%)24 (8.6%)
College / Associate Degree252 (82.9%)6 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher167 (91.8%)10 (5.4%)
Total641 (75.8%)52 (6.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kerens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kerens are Community & Social Service (128 | 16.7%), Management (80 | 10.4%), Education Instruction & Library (80 | 10.4%), Business & Financial (63 | 8.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (39 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kerens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kerens, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (55.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kerens
OccupationMaleFemale
Management44 (55.0%)36 (45.0%)
Business & Financial24 (38.1%)39 (61.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 29 (22.7%)99 (77.3%)
Education, Arts & Media8 (20.5%)31 (79.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library21 (26.3%)59 (73.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)106 (34.3%)203 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)360 (46.9%)408 (53.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kerens are Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (31 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (31 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (28 | 3.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Kerens

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kerens, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (82.1%), and Law Enforcement (73.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (80.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (72.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kerens
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Security & Protection23 (82.1%)5 (17.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Personal Care & Service6 (19.4%)25 (80.6%)
Total (Category)57 (39.3%)88 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)360 (46.9%)408 (53.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kerens are Sales & Related (58 | 7.5%), and Office & Administration (56 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kerens

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kerens
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related19 (32.8%)39 (67.2%)
Office & Administration3 (5.4%)53 (94.6%)
Total (Category)22 (19.3%)92 (80.7%)
Total (Overall)360 (46.9%)408 (53.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kerens are Construction & Extraction (31 | 4.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kerens

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kerens
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)360 (46.9%)408 (53.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kerens are Material Moving (105 | 13.7%), Transportation (29 | 3.8%), and Production (26 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kerens

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kerens
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
Material Moving98 (93.3%)7 (6.7%)
Total (Category)135 (84.4%)25 (15.6%)
Total (Overall)360 (46.9%)408 (53.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kerens

Employment Industries in Kerens

The major employment industries in Kerens include Retail Trade (116 | 15.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (91 | 11.8%), Manufacturing (81 | 10.5%), Educational Services (80 | 10.4%), and Public Administration (74 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Kerens

Employment Industries by Sex in Kerens

The Kerens industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.6%), and Administrative & Support (78.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kerens
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction63 (87.5%)9 (12.5%)
Manufacturing65 (80.2%)16 (19.8%)
Wholesale Trade16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade52 (44.8%)64 (55.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing32 (76.2%)10 (23.8%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information29 (69.1%)13 (30.9%)
Finance & Insurance3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Educational Services18 (22.5%)62 (77.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (4.4%)87 (95.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
Public Administration20 (27.0%)54 (73.0%)
Total360 (46.9%)408 (53.1%)

Education in Kerens

School Enrollment in Kerens

The most common levels of schooling among the 568 students in Kerens are elementary school (152 | 26.8%), high school (135 | 23.8%), and kindergarten (93 | 16.4%).
School Enrollment in Kerens
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool132.3%
Kindergarten9316.4%
Elementary School15226.8%
Middle School9116.0%
High School13523.8%
College / Undergraduate6511.4%
Graduate / Professional193.4%
Total568100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kerens

Out of a total of 568 students who are enrolled in schools in Kerens, 13 (2.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 555 (97.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (27.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kerens
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds36 (83.7%)7 (16.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Total555 (97.7%)13 (2.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kerens

Education (75 | 29.2%), business (48 | 18.7%), science & technology (39 | 15.2%), arts & humanities (27 | 10.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (22 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 257 individuals in Kerens who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kerens
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics20.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural228.6%
Physical & Health Sciences207.8%
Psychology114.3%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering10.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3915.2%
Business4818.7%
Education7529.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History72.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications51.9%
Arts & Humanities2710.5%
Total257100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kerens

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kerens

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kerens are males with 2 vehicles (193, accounting for 54.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (218, making up 47.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kerens
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (1.7%)3 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle38 (10.7%)60 (14.7%)
2 Vehicles193 (54.2%)218 (53.4%)
3 Vehicles93 (26.1%)89 (21.8%)
4 Vehicles21 (5.9%)30 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (1.4%)8 (2.0%)
Total356 (100.0%)408 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kerens

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kerens are 15 to 19 minutes (118 commuters, 15.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (110 commuters, 14.7%), and 60 to 89 minutes (94 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Kerens
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8511.4%
5 to 9 Minutes304.0%
10 to 14 Minutes162.1%
15 to 19 Minutes11815.8%
20 to 24 Minutes11014.7%
25 to 29 Minutes445.9%
30 to 34 Minutes8311.1%
35 to 39 Minutes273.6%
40 to 44 Minutes253.4%
45 to 59 Minutes8211.0%
60 to 89 Minutes9412.6%
90 or more Minutes324.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Kerens

The most common commute times in Kerens are 15 to 19 minutes (87 commuters, 24.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (64 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kerens
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes46 (13.1%)39 (9.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (3.1%)19 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (0.9%)13 (3.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes87 (24.8%)31 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes52 (14.8%)58 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes18 (5.1%)26 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes19 (5.4%)64 (16.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (2.9%)17 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes13 (3.7%)12 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes29 (8.3%)53 (13.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes47 (13.4%)47 (11.9%)
90 or more Minutes16 (4.6%)16 (4.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kerens

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kerens are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (54, 15.4%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (89, 22.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kerens
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM20 (5.7%)22 (5.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM54 (15.4%)9 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM31 (8.8%)89 (22.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35 (10.0%)26 (6.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM49 (14.0%)58 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37 (10.5%)75 (19.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM52 (14.8%)23 (5.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (3.1%)20 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (3.7%)19 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19 (5.4%)9 (2.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (2.6%)26 (6.6%)
Total351 (100.0%)395 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kerens

Occupancy by Ownership in Kerens

Of the total 600 dwellings in Kerens, owner-occupied units account for 332 (55.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 268 (44.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kerens
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33255.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26844.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units600100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kerens

Occupancy by Household Size in Kerens
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15025.0%
2-Person Household20133.5%
3-Person Household6611.0%
4+ Person Household18330.5%
Total Housing Units600100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kerens

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kerens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household71 (47.3%)79 (52.7%)
2-Person Household103 (51.2%)98 (48.8%)
3-Person Household66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household92 (50.3%)91 (49.7%)
Total Housing Units332 (55.3%)268 (44.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kerens

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kerens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (57.6%)14 (42.4%)
High School Diploma84 (40.2%)125 (59.8%)
College/Associate Degree117 (57.4%)87 (42.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher112 (72.7%)42 (27.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kerens

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kerens
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20333.8%
35 to 44 Years569.3%
45 to 54 Years579.5%
55 to 64 Years12120.2%
65 to 74 Years8013.3%
75 to 84 Years559.2%
85 Years and Over284.7%
Total600100.0%

Housing Finances in Kerens

Median Income by Occupancy in Kerens

Median Income by Occupancy in Kerens
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied332 (55.3%)$79,722
Renter-Occupied268 (44.7%)$32,935
Average600 (100.0%)$44,444

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kerens

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kerens
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.9%)33 (12.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (1.8%)6 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (3.3%)26 (9.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (4.5%)8 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (3.9%)17 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (7.2%)63 (23.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (9.9%)56 (20.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99946 (13.9%)21 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (22.3%)21 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99980 (24.1%)17 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more27 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kerens

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kerens
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (11.7%)25 (9.3%)
$300 to $49930 (9.0%)53 (19.8%)
$500 to $799124 (37.3%)52 (19.4%)
$800 to $99918 (5.4%)78 (29.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49997 (29.2%)44 (16.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99920 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kerens

Housing Structures in Kerens

Housing Structures in Kerens
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached46076.7%
Single Unit, Attached335.5%
2 Unit Apartments6110.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments193.2%
10 or more Apartments50.8%
Mobile Home / Other223.7%
Total600100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kerens

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kerens
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached326 (70.9%)134 (29.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Total332 (55.3%)268 (44.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kerens

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kerens
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)16 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms16 (4.8%)6 (2.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms84 (25.3%)165 (61.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms128 (38.6%)70 (26.1%)
8 or more Rooms104 (31.3%)11 (4.1%)
Total332 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kerens

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kerens
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas173 (52.1%)139 (51.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity155 (46.7%)126 (47.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
Total332 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kerens

Household Vehicle Usage in Kerens
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (1.2%)77 (28.7%)
1 Vehicle71 (21.4%)84 (31.3%)
2 Vehicles180 (54.2%)83 (31.0%)
3 or more Vehicles77 (23.2%)24 (9.0%)
Total332 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kerens

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kerens

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units202130
Median Property Value$114,400$137,200
Median Household Income$58,636$24
Monthly Housing Costs$613$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,657$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kerens

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kerens
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00014 (6.9%)12 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99961 (30.2%)28 (21.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999119 (58.9%)80 (61.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (3.0%)10 (7.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kerens

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kerens
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99934 (16.8%)4 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (11.9%)5 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (12.9%)9 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (21.8%)20 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (20.8%)30 (23.1%)
$150,000 or more3 (1.5%)38 (29.2%)
Total202 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kerens

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kerens
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x118 (58.4%)94,904 (73,003.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (8.4%)92 (70.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (3.5%)23 (17.7%)
4.0x or more57 (28.2%)2 (1.5%)
Total202 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kerens

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kerens
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80034 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49955 (27.2%)7 (5.4%)
$800 to $1,499111 (54.9%)27 (20.8%)
Total202 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kerens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kerens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kerens
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years229 (97.9%)5 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years396 (97.1%)12 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years139 (80.8%)33 (19.2%)
26 to 34 Years181 (63.5%)104 (36.5%)
35 to 44 Years76 (58.9%)53 (41.1%)
45 to 54 Years177 (88.5%)23 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years191 (96.0%)8 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,630 (87.3%)238 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kerens

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kerens
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born229 (97.9%)5 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen396 (97.1%)12 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen139 (80.8%)33 (19.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kerens

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kerens
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000235 (92.9%)18 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999424 (71.9%)166 (28.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999185 (87.7%)26 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999253 (95.5%)12 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over533 (97.1%)16 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kerens

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kerens
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6140 (59.8%)89 (38.0%)
6 to 18 Years214 (52.4%)190 (46.6%)
19 to 25 Years28 (16.3%)111 (64.5%)
25 to 34 Years20 (7.0%)161 (56.5%)
35 to 44 Years16 (12.4%)66 (51.2%)
45 to 54 Years63 (31.5%)119 (59.5%)
55 to 64 Years60 (30.1%)142 (71.4%)
65 to 74 Years105 (100.0%)57 (54.3%)
75 Years and over136 (100.0%)80 (58.8%)
Total782 (41.9%)1,015 (54.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kerens

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kerens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years32 (17.7%)5 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years8 (3.9%)18 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (14.9%)96 (33.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (21.2%)26 (36.1%)
75 Years and over10 (27.0%)66 (66.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kerens

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kerens: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.7%)15 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (23.6%)
75 Years and over3 (8.1%)33 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kerens: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (7.2%)5 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (10.0%)15 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.8%)
75 Years and over4 (10.8%)2 (2.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kerens: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (17.7%)5 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years8 (3.9%)18 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (12.0%)76 (26.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.8%)
75 Years and over4 (10.8%)9 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kerens: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (7.2%)5 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (13.3%)86 (30.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (21.2%)26 (36.1%)
75 Years and over4 (10.8%)30 (30.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kerens: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.1%)53 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (16.2%)

Technology Access in Kerens

Computing Device Access in Kerens

Computing Device Access in Kerens
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38464.0%
Smartphone51786.2%
Tablet26043.3%
No Computing Device528.7%
Total600100.0%

Internet Access in Kerens

Internet Access in Kerens
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet183.0%
Broadband Home24540.8%
Cellular Data Only17328.8%
Satellite Internet9015.0%
No Internet11318.8%
Total600100.0%

Kerens Summary

Kerens is a city located in Navarro County, Texas, United States. It is situated along State Highway 31, approximately halfway between Corsicana and Athens. The population was 2,126 at the 2010 census.

History

Kerens was founded in 1881 by the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The city was named after Kerenhappuch Turner, the daughter of a railroad official. The first post office was established in 1882.
In 1884, the Kerens Independent School District was established. The first school building was constructed in 1885. The city was incorporated in 1891.

Geography

Kerens is located at 32°11'25" North, 96°17'45" West (32.1904, -96.2958). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Kerens is a small rural community with a population of 2,126. The economy is largely based on agriculture and related industries. The city is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a few other small shops.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,126 people, 809 households, and 571 families residing in the city. The population density was 962.2 people per square mile (371.7/km2). There were 909 housing units at an average density of 412.2 per square mile (159.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.17% White, 16.90% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.45% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.17% of the population.
There were 809 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 13.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kerens?
Total Population of Kerens is 1,931.
What is the Total Male Population of Kerens?
Total Male Population of Kerens is 752.
What is the Total Female Population of Kerens?
Total Female Population of Kerens is 1,179.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kerens?
There are 63.78 Males per 100 Females in Kerens.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kerens?
There are 156.78 Females per 100 Males in Kerens.
What is the Median Population Age in Kerens?
Median Population Age in Kerens is 30.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kerens
Average Family Size in Kerens is 3.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kerens
Average Household Size in Kerens is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kerens?
Per Capita income in Kerens is $22,180.
What is the Median Family Income in Kerens?
Median Family Income in Kerens is $58,167.
What is the Median Household income in Kerens?
Median Household Income in Kerens is $44,444.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kerens?
Income or Wage Gap in Kerens is 11.3%.
Women in Kerens earn 88.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kerens?
Family Income Deficit in Kerens is $16,378.
Families that are below poverty line in Kerens earn $16,378 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kerens?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kerens is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kerens?
There are 843 People in the Labor Forcein in Kerens.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kerens?
61.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Kerens.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kerens?
Unemployment Rate in Kerens is 8.9%.