Callahan County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Callahan County, Texas has a population of 14,241, the 142nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,436 and the median home value is $145,500. The poverty rate is 9.6%.

Callahan County Quick Facts

Population 14,241

Median Household Income $72,43690% MOE ±$8,036

Median Home Value $145,50090% MOE ±$16,718

Poverty Rate 9.6%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 44.1 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.0%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.2%

Cities/Places 4

Population 14,241 142nd of 254

Median Income $72,436 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.6%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Callahan 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	13,856	14,241	+2.8%
Median household income	$59,875	$72,436	+21.0%
Median home value¹	$116,794	$145,500	+24.6%
Median gross rent	$934	$817	No clear change (-12.5%)

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

Median Household Income

Callahan

$72,436

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Callahan

$145,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 35.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

6.1%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

5.8%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

12.4%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

16.9%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $817/mo 13.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

28.0%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Callahan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clyde	3,954	$68,184	14.0%	$151,200
Baird	1,642	$50,772	12.7%	$76,800
Cross Plains	1,019	$47,292	16.9%	$79,500
Putnam	9	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Callahan County is located in Texas with a total population of 14,241. It is the 142nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Callahan County is 44.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Callahan County is $72,436. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $145,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Callahan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% 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 81.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Callahan 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 Callahan County, Texas?

Callahan County has a population of 14,241, making it the 142nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Callahan County?

The median household income in Callahan County is $72,436 with a poverty rate of 9.6%.

How many cities are in Callahan County, Texas?

Callahan County contains 4 Census-designated places.