Duval County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Duval County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,824. It is the 165th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Duval County is 35.9 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Duval County is $50,081. This is 34% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 29.0%. This is 110% 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 7.9%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $86,400. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Duval County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Duval County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 81.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 16.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.7%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (81.8% vs 39.5%).

Education

7.0% 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 79% 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 73.6%.