Andrews County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Andrews County, Texas has a population of 18,610, the 128th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,242 and the median home value is $195,700. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Andrews County Quick Facts

Population 18,610

Median Household Income $72,24290% MOE ±$9,282

Median Home Value $195,70090% MOE ±$13,443

Poverty Rate 15.6%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.3%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 33.0 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.7%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 76.7%

Cities/Places 2

Population 18,610 128th of 254

Median Income $72,242 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Andrews County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	18,036	18,610	+3.2%
Median household income	$93,728	$72,242	-22.9%
Median home value¹	$177,099	$195,700	No clear change (+10.5%)
Median gross rent	$1,265	$1,305	No clear change (+3.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Andrews

$72,242

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Andrews

$195,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.8%

$25K-$50K 14.3%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 37.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

7.2%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

14.5%

$75K-$100K

10.2%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

11.9%

$200K+

9.8%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

66.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,305/mo 21.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.9%

18-34

22.9%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

17.3%

75+

3.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Andrews County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Andrews	13,468	$73,690	16.8%	$196,300
McKinney Acres	562	$66,285	8.0%	$139,600

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Population Overview

Andrews County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,610. It is the 128th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Andrews County is 33.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.9% 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 $72,242. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $195,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Andrews County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% 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 57.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.8%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

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

Andrews County has a population of 18,610, making it the 128th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Andrews County?

The median household income in Andrews County is $72,242 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Andrews County, Texas?

Andrews County contains 2 Census-designated places.