Crystal City, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

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

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High PovertyPoverty rate of 38.2% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Crystal City, Texas had a total population of 6,159, the 374th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $36,328, which is 54% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 38.2%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 54% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (38.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Crystal City Quick Facts

Population 6,15990% MOE ±15

Median Household Income $36,32890% MOE ±$4,479

Median Home Value $109,10090% MOE ±$27,456

Poverty Rate 38.2%90% MOE ±13.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.1%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Median Age 31.3 years90% MOE ±1.7 years

Homeownership Rate 63.3%90% MOE ±9.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%90% MOE ±8.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 71.4%

Diversity Index 12/100

Population 6,159 374th of 1,795

Median Income $36,328 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 38.2% 207% higher than national

Median Home Value $109,100 bottom 30%

How Crystal City 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	7,310	6,159	-15.7%
Median household income	$42,825	$36,328	No clear change (-15.2%)
Median home value¹	$59,443	$109,100	+83.5%
Median gross rent	$725	$518	No clear change (-28.5%)

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

How Crystal City Compares

Median Household Income

Crystal City

$36,328

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crystal City

$109,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.8%

$25K-$50K 40.1%

$50K-$100K 16.5%

$100K+ 14.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.7%

$10K-$15K

11.9%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

1.4%

$30K-$35K

13.9%

$35K-$40K

11.4%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

7.3%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

2.3%

$75K-$100K

8.1%

$100K-$125K

4.8%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

4.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.3%

Renter 36.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $518/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

33.0%

18-34

25.8%

35-54

15.2%

55-74

20.3%

75+

5.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Crystal City Rankings in Texas

#374 Population of 1,795

#1441 Median Income of 1,546

#1327 Education of 1,795

#1140 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Zavala County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
La Pryor	1,236	$39,205	24.0%	$75,700
Batesville	994	$28,140	52.7%	$73,400
Loma Grande	324	$76,308	0.0%	$33,000
Chula Vista (Zavala County)	311	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Crystal City

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Doolittle	6,203	$36,109	$78,200	2.8%	55.9%
Cameron Park	5,955	$36,089	$74,800	8.1%	44.6%
Crockett	6,364	$38,869	$121,100	15.4%	22.1%
Canutillo	5,962	$40,682	$106,600	17.4%	34.0%
Marlin	5,516	$36,426	$66,000	16.2%	26.7%

Population Overview

Crystal City is a small city located in Texas, within Zavala County. The total population is 6,159. It ranks as the 374th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crystal City is 31.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 33.0% of the population under 18, Crystal City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crystal City is $36,328. This is 54% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.2%. This is 177% 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 3.1%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $109,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crystal City has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (93.8% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 71.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crystal City, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Crystal City, Texas?

Crystal City, Texas has a population of 6,159 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Crystal City, TX?

The median household income in Crystal City is $36,328, which is 55% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal City, TX?

The poverty rate in Crystal City is 38.2%. This means approximately 2,332 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Crystal City, Texas?

Crystal City's population is 5.8% White, 0.2% Black, 93.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Crystal City, TX?

The median home value in Crystal City is $109,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Crystal City, Texas?

10.3% of adults (25+) in Crystal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.