Coke County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coke County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,315. It is the 214th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coke County is 47.2 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 12.9% 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 $46,431. This is 39% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 2% 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 $112,900. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Coke County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% 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 75.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 87.8%.