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Texas Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Texas has a total population of 29,640,343, with a median household income of $76,292, which is 3% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Texas Quick Facts

Population 29,640,343
Median Household Income $76,292
Median Home Value $260,400
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 35.5 years
Homeownership Rate 62.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.1%
High School Graduation 85.7%
Counties 254
Cities/Places 1,800
Population 29,640,343
Median Income $76,292 3% lower national
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%
65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

67out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Texas

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Houston city2,300,419$62,89419.7%
2San Antonio city1,458,954$62,91717.1%
3Dallas city1,299,553$67,76017.2%
4Austin city967,862$91,46112.3%
5Fort Worth city941,311$76,60212.9%
6El Paso city678,147$58,73418.4%
7Arlington city394,769$73,51913.1%
8Corpus Christi city317,383$66,32517.5%
9Plano city287,339$108,6497.1%
10Lubbock city261,078$60,48719.0%

Richest Cities in Texas

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Southlake city$250,001$957,50074.7%
2University Park city$250,001$1,766,70090.4%
3West University Place city$250,001$1,406,60090.5%
4Highland Park town$250,001$1,887,30088.3%
5Hunters Creek Village city$250,001$2,000,00185.1%
6Bunker Hill Village city$250,001$2,000,00190.2%
7Piney Point Village city$250,001$2,000,00182.2%
8Westlake town$250,001$2,000,00176.0%
9Hilshire Village city$250,001$1,035,30079.3%
10Rollingwood city$236,964$1,872,00091.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Texas

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Electra city0.8x$52,300$64,125
2Deerwood CDP0.8x$68,200$83,400
3Garfield CDP0.9x$64,200$71,607
4Munday city1.0x$56,000$58,311
5Lake Colorado City CDP1.0x$53,300$54,286
6Muniz CDP1.0x$97,800$98,587
7LaCoste city1.0x$74,600$73,289
8Rotan city1.1x$54,300$51,307
9Olton city1.1x$46,800$44,219
10Seth Ward CDP1.1x$57,500$54,209

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Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Texas (254)

254 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Harris County4,758,579$73,10415.9%$255,000
Dallas County2,603,816$74,14914.0%$277,900
Tarrant County2,135,743$81,90510.9%$294,100
Bexar County2,037,344$70,57114.7%$244,100
Travis County1,307,625$97,16911.0%$487,600
Collin County1,116,601$117,5886.3%$447,600
Denton County945,644$108,1857.0%$403,400
Hidalgo County880,921$52,28127.2%$124,000
El Paso County866,275$58,85918.9%$167,300
Fort Bend County859,721$113,4097.2%$350,300
Montgomery County654,722$97,2669.3%$317,500
Williamson County643,889$108,3096.3%$414,600
Cameron County423,192$51,33424.4%$120,000
Brazoria County381,650$95,1557.3%$276,800
Bell County379,811$66,05114.6%$221,100
Galveston County354,721$85,34811.2%$284,900
Nueces County352,829$66,02117.7%$194,700
Lubbock County314,633$63,36717.2%$199,600
Webb County267,731$62,50621.1%$178,900
McLennan County263,608$63,88817.1%$219,200
Hays County256,429$85,82712.0%$371,400
Jefferson County253,939$59,93418.8%$159,600
Smith County238,014$71,92312.2%$220,800
Brazos County237,980$58,38823.9%$279,700
Ellis County203,927$95,8988.1%$306,400
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All Cities & Places in Texas (1,800)

1800 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Houston city2,300,419$62,89419.7%$253,400
San Antonio city1,458,954$62,91717.1%$219,700
Dallas city1,299,553$67,76017.2%$295,300
Austin city967,862$91,46112.3%$512,700
Fort Worth city941,311$76,60212.9%$277,300
El Paso city678,147$58,73418.4%$171,700
Arlington city394,769$73,51913.1%$276,400
Corpus Christi city317,383$66,32517.5%$197,100
Plano city287,339$108,6497.1%$440,600
Lubbock city261,078$60,48719.0%$197,900
Laredo city255,949$63,26420.8%$182,400
Irving city255,036$79,64111.0%$287,300
Garland city245,298$74,71712.3%$248,900
Frisco city210,238$146,1583.5%$595,400
McKinney city202,314$120,2736.1%$439,500
Amarillo city200,945$62,46915.8%$186,800
Grand Prairie city198,564$78,88912.0%$272,200
Brownsville city188,023$48,67524.9%$122,400
Killeen city156,144$58,33917.2%$196,000
Pasadena city149,345$64,27018.3%$193,600
Mesquite city148,848$71,84312.4%$226,500
Denton city146,987$73,71915.9%$325,700
McAllen city143,789$60,16520.2%$173,800
Waco city141,925$51,46824.0%$199,600
Midland city133,998$91,16911.7%$298,600
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Population Overview

Texas has a total population of 29,640,343, making it one of the most populous state in the nation. The median age is 35.5 years, 8% lower the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Texas is 35.5 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Texas is $76,292. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $260,400. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Texas is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (39.5% vs 19.0%).

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Texas?

Texas has a total population of 29,640,343 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Texas?

The median household income in Texas is $76,292, which is 3% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Texas?

Texas has 1,800 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 254 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Texas?

The poverty rate in Texas is 13.8%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Texas?

The largest city in Texas is Houston city with a population of 2,300,419.