Cass County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. 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%.