Cass County, Texas Demographics 2026
Cass County, Texas has a population of 28,582, the 97th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $54,328 and the median home value is $133,500. The poverty rate is 17.3%.
Cass County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 5,434 | $62,675 | 23.7% | $165,300 |
| Linden | 1,742 | $47,542 | 27.8% | $128,700 |
| Hughes Springs | 1,676 | $50,924 | 25.4% | $138,600 |
| Queen City | 1,403 | $43,333 | 19.9% | $124,000 |
| McLeod | 475 | N/A | 58.4% | $140,300 |
| Avinger | 467 | $36,563 | 29.3% | $79,400 |
| Douglassville | 365 | $31,806 | 32.9% | $109,700 |
| Bloomburg | 303 | $76,389 | 10.9% | $67,300 |
| Marietta | 220 | $36,667 | 60.9% | $152,100 |
| Bivins | 198 | $36,599 | 0.0% | $112,500 |
| Domino | 24 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Cass County is located in Texas with a total population of 28,582. 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 43.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cass County is $54,328. This is 29% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $133,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cass 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 Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.8% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cass County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 28,582, 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 $54,328 with a poverty rate of 17.3%.
How many cities are in Cass County, Texas?
Cass County contains 11 Census-designated places.