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Texas Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Texas had a total population of 30,188,424, with a median household income of $78,476, which is 3% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Texas Quick Facts

Population 30,188,424
Median Household Income $78,476
Median Home Value $283,800
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Median Age 35.6 years
Homeownership Rate 62.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.8%
High School Graduation 86.0%
Counties 254
Cities/Places 1,795
Population 30,188,424
Median Income $78,476 3% lower than national
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment 5.3%

How Texas Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population29,640,34330,188,424+1.8%
Median household income$76,292$78,476+2.9%
Median home value$260,400$283,800+9.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%
$25K-$50K 17.3%
$50K-$100K 28.9%
$100K+ 39.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.1%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
3.0%
$20K-$25K
3.3%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
3.5%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
3.6%
$45K-$50K
3.4%
$50K-$60K
6.6%
$60K-$75K
9.5%
$75K-$100K
12.8%
$100K-$125K
9.9%
$125K-$150K
7.4%
$150K-$200K
9.5%
$200K+
12.5%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,403/mo 21.5% of median household income annually

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: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Texas

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Houston2,328,253$64,81319.9%
2San Antonio1,479,835$65,05617.2%
3Dallas1,307,930$70,51816.7%
4Austin979,539$93,65812.0%
5Fort Worth963,194$79,50713.1%
6El Paso680,130$59,74518.4%
7Arlington397,742$75,17112.9%
8Corpus Christi317,419$67,39417.1%
9Plano290,594$112,2536.8%
10Lubbock264,814$60,89518.9%

Richest Cities in Texas

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Southlake$250,000+$1,014,50074.6%
2University Park$250,000+$1,861,80090.8%
3West University Place$250,000+$1,472,00090.4%
4Highland Park$250,000+$1,989,90087.9%
5Hunters Creek Village$250,000+$2,000,000+85.7%
6Bunker Hill Village$250,000+$2,000,000+91.8%
7Piney Point Village$250,000+$2,000,000+83.1%
8Westlake$250,000+$2,000,000+79.6%
9Hilshire Village$250,000+$1,086,70082.1%
10Seis Lagos$248,854$753,60074.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Texas

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Ozona0.8x$66,900$81,622
2Electra0.9x$59,300$69,167
3Fort Clark Springs0.9x$67,000$71,346
4Rotan1.0x$54,000$53,289
5Raymondville1.0x$52,200$51,442
6Rancho Alegre1.0x$51,100$49,202
7Muniz1.1x$96,400$91,121
8Lyford1.1x$59,400$56,071
9Stanton1.1x$100,000$92,923
10Fort Hancock1.1x$52,800$48,000

Explore Texas Rankings

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
Harris County4,838,303$74,98316.3%$276,600
Dallas County2,621,179$76,54713.9%$303,000
Tarrant County2,167,390$84,20711.1%$323,900
Bexar County2,067,341$72,34114.6%$262,200
Travis County1,330,015$99,61110.9%$523,000
Collin County1,163,337$121,6006.2%$475,600
Denton County979,561$111,4987.1%$437,200
Fort Bend County893,767$114,0417.6%$374,500
Hidalgo County891,977$54,33826.7%$140,900
El Paso County870,779$59,80618.8%$180,400
Montgomery County684,432$97,7019.4%$346,200
Williamson County672,688$111,3406.4%$447,000
Cameron County426,120$52,60124.8%$136,500
Brazoria County391,255$97,9937.4%$301,600
Bell County386,897$68,86514.5%$241,000
Galveston County358,990$86,10511.7%$314,600
Nueces County352,955$66,89717.4%$208,800
Lubbock County318,884$64,15517.2%$214,100
Webb County269,294$63,05821.3%$189,900
Hays County268,638$89,09712.1%$399,800
McLennan County266,067$66,64316.6%$243,600
Jefferson County253,878$60,02619.5%$169,500
Brazos County242,311$58,55324.3%$296,000
Smith County241,740$74,19211.6%$240,700
Ellis County213,160$99,5956.9%$348,600
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All Cities & Places in Texas (1,795)

1795 results
Houston2,328,253$64,81319.9%$277,800
San Antonio1,479,835$65,05617.2%$235,700
Dallas1,307,930$70,51816.7%$320,700
Austin979,539$93,65812.0%$555,300
Fort Worth963,194$79,50713.1%$303,000
El Paso680,130$59,74518.4%$184,500
Arlington397,742$75,17112.9%$304,700
Corpus Christi317,419$67,39417.1%$210,400
Plano290,594$112,2536.8%$465,900
Lubbock264,814$60,89518.9%$212,400
Laredo257,619$63,91520.9%$193,500
Irving256,492$81,83011.0%$315,600
Garland246,844$76,32013.0%$270,800
Frisco219,304$150,2123.5%$642,100
McKinney210,600$124,2155.7%$471,800
Amarillo201,885$65,91215.8%$196,900
Grand Prairie201,883$81,61912.0%$295,500
Brownsville189,177$52,13023.7%$139,900
Killeen158,159$60,97717.4%$215,400
Denton152,866$76,01915.8%$348,200
Pasadena149,433$64,92718.9%$209,600
Mesquite149,299$72,53713.4%$245,700
McAllen145,385$61,57920.0%$190,400
Waco143,570$54,36523.1%$221,700
Midland136,640$89,58512.4%$319,200
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Population Overview

Texas has a total population of 30,188,424, making it one of the most populous states in the nation. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Texas is 35.6 years. This is 8% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Texas is $78,476. This is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 11% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $283,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Texas is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the national average (39.7% vs 19.3%).

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Texas come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against 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?

Texas has a total population of 30,188,424 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Texas?

The median household income in Texas is $78,476, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Texas?

Texas has 1,795 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 with a population of 2,328,253.