Kilgore, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Kilgore, Texas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
14,824
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
16.3%
Median Home
$117,800
Median Income
$55,810
Median Rent
$855
Kilgore SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8
Kilgore, TX Crime Report
371
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,470.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
5.31%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kilgore / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 371 | 2,470.7 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 359.6 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 53.3 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 253.1 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 317 | 2,111.1 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 38 | 253.1 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 241 | 1,605.0 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 253.1 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Kilgore, TX Cost Of Living
85
Kilgore's Overall Cost Of Living
Kilgore's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kilgore | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 64 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 | |
Kilgore, TX Photos
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Kilgore in Texas
Map Of Kilgore, TX
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Kilgore
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,824 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 14,867 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 14,784 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 14,658 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 14,442 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 14,178 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 13,731 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 13,165 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 12,844 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 12,706 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kilgore
| Race | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.9% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 10.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 23.6% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kilgore
| Gender | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kilgore for adults over 25
| Education | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kilgore, Texas
| Income | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28.0% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
