Kirby, Texas
Kirby: City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
About
Kirby is a city located in the county of Bexar in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,000 and a population density of 4,211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,719 inhabitants.
The city was created 70 years ago in 1954.
Quick Facts about Kirby
| Population : | 8,719 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Bexar County |
| Postal code : | 78219 |
| Area : | 1.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 686 feet / 209 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1955 (70 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:58:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,589 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kirby is located at 29°27'48"N 98°23'8"W (29.4632900, -98.3855700).
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Official website of Kirby
Demographics
The population of Kirby increased by 8.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,000 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,125 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,231 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,317 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,450 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,540 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,644 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,685 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,709 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,723 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,719 | -0.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,558 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,559 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,927 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,567 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 78.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 406 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,502 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $679 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,006 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,231 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,195 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,563 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 467,461 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $84,288 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,984 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,512 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,828 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,118 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 457 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 150 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,566 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,557 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,227.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.72 |
Schools in Kirby
College & universities near Kirby, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225627 | University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio (TX) | 78209 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kirby, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS | San Antonio Station | 350 Hoefgen Street | RAIL |
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Kirby
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| J Frank Dob Post Office | San Antonio (TX) | 78220 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Kirby , Ohio human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 112 people.
- Kirby , Wyoming town in Wyoming with a population of 84 people.
Other cities in Bexar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bexar County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Converse | 28,814 | City |
| Universal City | 20,890 | Community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California |
| Timberwood Park | 13,447 | Census designated place |
| Selma | 13,130 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States |
| Leon Valley | 12,301 | City in Texas |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,345 | City in the U. |
| Helotes | 10,277 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States |
| Alamo Heights | 8,668 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States |
| Windcrest | 5,854 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States |
| Terrell Hills | 5,451 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States |
| Scenic Oaks | 4,957 | Census designated place |
| Sandy Oaks | 4,787 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America |
| Castle Hills | 4,448 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States |
| Shavano Park | 4,024 | City in Bexar County, Texas, United States |
| Hollywood Park | 3,328 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kirby distances to largest Texas cities
