Camp County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Camp County, Texas has a population of 12,798, the 148th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,843 and the median home value is $173,100. The poverty rate is 19.9%.

Camp County Quick Facts

Population 12,798

Median Household Income $58,84390% MOE ±$6,940

Median Home Value $173,10090% MOE ±$11,577

Poverty Rate 19.9%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.7%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Median Age 38.2 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 77.5%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.3%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.0%

Cities/Places 2

Population 12,798 148th of 254

Median Income $58,843 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.9%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Camp 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	12,878	12,798	-0.6%
Median household income	$59,329	$58,843	No clear change (-0.8%)
Median home value¹	$125,040	$173,100	+38.4%
Median gross rent	$889	$801	No clear change (-9.9%)

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

Median Household Income

Camp

$58,843

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Camp

$173,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.1%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 31.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.7%

$10K-$15K

7.6%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

6.6%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.5%

Renter 22.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $801/mo 16.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.3%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

24.2%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Camp County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pittsburg	4,432	$44,308	24.7%	$119,200
Rocky Mound	62	$41,250	0.0%	$118,800

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Population Overview

Camp County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,798. It is the 148th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camp County is 38.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camp County is $58,843. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $173,100. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Camp County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Camp County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.4%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Camp 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 Camp County, Texas?

Camp County has a population of 12,798, making it the 148th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Camp County?

The median household income in Camp County is $58,843 with a poverty rate of 19.9%.

How many cities are in Camp County, Texas?

Camp County contains 2 Census-designated places.