Camp County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Camp County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,652. It is the 150th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camp County is 38.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camp County is $55,061. This is 28% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $159,900. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Camp County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% 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 Camp County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.7% 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 84.1%.