Coryell County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Coryell County, Texas has a population of 84,748, the 49th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $71,301 and the median home value is $195,300. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

Coryell County Quick Facts

Population 84,748

Median Household Income $71,30190% MOE ±$2,442

Median Home Value $195,30090% MOE ±$10,120

Poverty Rate 11.2%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.1%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 32.8 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 58.6%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.4%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.1%

Cities/Places 6

Population 84,748 49th of 254

Median Income $71,301 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment 7.1%

How Coryell 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	75,280	84,748	+12.6%
Median household income	$65,096	$71,301	+9.5%
Median home value¹	$140,670	$195,300	+38.8%
Median gross rent	$1,130	$1,186	No clear change (+5.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Coryell

$71,301

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coryell

$195,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 36.3%

$100K+ 29.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

16.7%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.6%

Renter 41.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,186/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

31.4%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

15.5%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Coryell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gatesville	16,228	$57,217	9.1%	$207,300
Evant	535	$44,779	15.1%	$94,700
Oglesby	418	$47,750	16.1%	$110,600
Flat	354	$63,693	0.0%	N/A
South Mountain	328	$57,500	6.4%	$162,500
Mound	57	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Coryell County is located in Texas with a total population of 84,748. It is the 49th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coryell County is 32.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coryell County is $71,301. This is 9% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $195,300. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Coryell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coryell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.7%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coryell 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 Coryell County, Texas?

Coryell County has a population of 84,748, making it the 49th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Coryell County?

The median household income in Coryell County is $71,301 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.

How many cities are in Coryell County, Texas?

Coryell County contains 6 Census-designated places.