Andrews County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Andrews County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,518. It is the 127th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Andrews County is 33.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Andrews County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Andrews County is $76,902. This is about average than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $188,200. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Andrews County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Andrews County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.5%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.9%.