Crockett County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crockett County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,881. It is the 224th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crockett County is 42.9 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crockett County is $81,739. This is 7% higher than the state median of $76,292. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $140,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Crockett County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crockett County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 62.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (62.3% vs 39.5%).

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% 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 65.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Crockett 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.