Callahan County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Callahan County is located in Texas with a total population of 14,017. It is the 142nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Callahan County is 43.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Callahan County is $68,455. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The median home value is $144,800. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Callahan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Callahan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 93.1%.