Crosby County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crosby County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,072. It is the 202nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crosby County is 39.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crosby County is $52,197. This is 32% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.1%. This is 60% 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 6.2%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $75,500. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Crosby County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% 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 55.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.0%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 78.4%.