Texas County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Texas County, Missouri has a population of 24,956, the 43rd most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $48,055 and the median home value is $123,300. The poverty rate is 19.3%.
Texas County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Texas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Grove | 4,494 | $41,875 | 18.1% | $89,300 |
| Licking | 2,816 | $32,813 | 36.3% | $109,000 |
| Cabool | 2,460 | $30,781 | 34.4% | $100,400 |
| Houston | 2,407 | $41,250 | 30.9% | $115,200 |
| Raymondville | 591 | $37,500 | 19.5% | $96,400 |
| Summersville | 427 | $40,000 | 23.4% | $63,700 |
| Plato | 195 | $57,750 | 1.0% | $146,700 |
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Population Overview
Texas County is located in Missouri with a total population of 24,956. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Texas County is 42.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Texas County is $48,055. This is 30% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $123,300. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Texas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Texas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Texas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Texas County, Missouri?
Texas County has a population of 24,956, making it the 43rd most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Texas County?
The median household income in Texas County is $48,055 with a poverty rate of 19.3%.
How many cities are in Texas County, Missouri?
Texas County contains 7 Census-designated places.