Crosby County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Crosby County, Texas has a population of 5,041, the 202nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $52,188 and the median home value is $80,900. The poverty rate is 20.1%.

Crosby County Quick Facts

Population 5,041

Median Household Income $52,18890% MOE ±$7,439

Median Home Value $80,90090% MOE ±$6,480

Poverty Rate 20.1%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Median Age 38.5 years90% MOE ±1.8 years

Homeownership Rate 68.8%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.4%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 80.8%

Cities/Places 3

Population 5,041 202nd of 254

Median Income $52,188 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment 8.3%

How Crosby 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	5,836	5,041	-13.6%
Median household income	$50,162	$52,188	No clear change (+4.0%)
Median home value¹	$74,827	$80,900	No clear change (+8.1%)
Median gross rent	$730	$684	No clear change (-6.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Crosby

$52,188

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crosby

$80,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.5%

$25K-$50K 26.5%

$50K-$100K 34.1%

$100K+ 17.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

6.6%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

16.4%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

3.6%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

8.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.8%

Renter 31.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $684/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.5%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

23.3%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Crosby County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crosbyton	1,774	$38,684	26.9%	$59,200
Ralls	1,463	$57,697	15.7%	$72,200
Lorenzo	834	$46,389	32.9%	$100,800

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Population Overview

Crosby County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,041. It is the 202nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crosby County is 38.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crosby County is $52,188. This is 33% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 46% 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 8.3%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $80,900. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Crosby County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crosby County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.4%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 80.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Crosby 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 Crosby County, Texas?

Crosby County has a population of 5,041, making it the 202nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Crosby County?

The median household income in Crosby County is $52,188 with a poverty rate of 20.1%.

How many cities are in Crosby County, Texas?

Crosby County contains 3 Census-designated places.