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. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Duval 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.