Coke County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Coke County, Texas has a population of 3,353, the 213th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $43,333 and the median home value is $117,900. The poverty rate is 22.9%.

Coke County Quick Facts

Population 3,353

Median Household Income $43,33390% MOE ±$11,825

Median Home Value $117,90090% MOE ±$9,746

Poverty Rate 22.9%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.6%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Median Age 47.4 years90% MOE ±1.5 years

Homeownership Rate 71.1%90% MOE ±5.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.0%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.2%

Cities/Places 2

Population 3,353 213th of 254

Median Income $43,333 45% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.9%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Coke 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	3,303	3,353	+1.5%
Median household income	$55,382	$43,333	No clear change (-21.8%)
Median home value¹	$85,042	$117,900	+38.6%
Median gross rent	$762	$729	No clear change (-4.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Coke

$43,333

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coke

$117,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 29.4%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 15.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

7.0%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

8.0%

$25K-$30K

7.0%

$30K-$35K

9.0%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

2.8%

$125K-$150K

2.9%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.1%

Renter 28.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $729/mo 20.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

15.2%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

29.3%

75+

13.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Coke County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bronte	1,041	$47,614	23.3%	$146,900
Robert Lee	946	$34,172	27.0%	$65,000

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Population Overview

Coke County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,353. It is the 213th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coke County is 47.4 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coke County is $43,333. This is 45% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 66% 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 5.6%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $117,900. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Coke County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coke County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 88.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coke 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 Coke County, Texas?

Coke County has a population of 3,353, making it the 213th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Coke County?

The median household income in Coke County is $43,333 with a poverty rate of 22.9%.

How many cities are in Coke County, Texas?

Coke County contains 2 Census-designated places.