Cass County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Cass County, Texas has a population of 28,568, the 97th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $53,813 and the median home value is $146,400. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Cass County Quick Facts

Population 28,568

Median Household Income $53,81390% MOE ±$4,921

Median Home Value $146,40090% MOE ±$13,000

Poverty Rate 17.5%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.4%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 44.4 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.9%

Cities/Places 11

Population 28,568 97th of 254

Median Income $53,813 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Cass 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	30,059	28,568	-5.0%
Median household income	$55,195	$53,813	No clear change (-2.5%)
Median home value¹	$107,195	$146,400	+36.6%
Median gross rent	$740	$852	+15.2%

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

Median Household Income

Cass

$53,813

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cass

$146,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.2%

$25K-$50K 25.2%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 24.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.5%

$10K-$15K

7.2%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

6.1%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

9.6%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

51.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $852/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

26.9%

75+

9.8%

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 Cass County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Atlanta	5,439	$60,259	21.1%	$160,100
Linden	1,932	$43,661	32.1%	$131,300
Hughes Springs	1,781	$52,778	19.7%	$153,300
Queen City	1,390	$43,457	21.3%	$116,300
McLeod	520	N/A	53.6%	N/A
Douglassville	372	N/A	22.6%	$114,300
Avinger	351	$37,500	28.2%	$77,900
Bloomburg	330	$73,750	12.7%	$63,300
Marietta	277	N/A	71.1%	$155,400
Bivins	87	$38,349	0.0%	N/A
Domino	18	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cass County is located in Texas with a total population of 28,568. It is the 97th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 44.4 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $53,813. This is 31% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $146,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Cass 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 Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.4% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cass 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 Cass County, Texas?

Cass County has a population of 28,568, making it the 97th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Cass County?

The median household income in Cass County is $53,813 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.

How many cities are in Cass County, Texas?

Cass County contains 11 Census-designated places.