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. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coke 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.