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Kempner, TX


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Kempner, Texas

Kempner, Texas, in Lampasas county, is 16 miles W of Killeen, Texas (center to center) and 58 miles N of Austin, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,004 people lived in Kempner.

The People and Families of Kempner

In Kempner, about 66% of adults are married. Kempner is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Kempner is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kempner had a median family income of $41,094.

Political Inclinations

Kempner residents donated more money ($900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Kempner Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Kempner are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Kempner, 96% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Kempner.

High Points

Kempner strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Kempner Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Kempner, TX

Comparing Kempner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women46
Age of the Population24
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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