Eastland County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Eastland County, Texas has a population of 18,011, the 132nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $53,549 and the median home value is $134,800. The poverty rate is 16.2%.
Eastland County Quick Facts
How Eastland 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 | 18,273 | 18,011 | -1.4% |
| Median household income | $45,876 | $53,549 | +16.7% |
| Median home value¹ | $90,949 | $134,800 | +48.2% |
| Median gross rent | $695 | $866 | +24.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 76.9%
- Black: 2.1%
- Hispanic: 17.3%
- Asian: 0.5%
- Other: 0.2%
Diversity Index
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+)
- < HS: 15.3%
- HS Diploma: 34.2%
- Some College: 22.4%
- Associate's: 6.4%
- Bachelor's: 14.2%
- Graduate+: 7.6%
Cities & Places in Eastland County
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Population Overview
Eastland County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,011. It is the 132nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Eastland County is 43.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Eastland County is $53,549. This is 32% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $134,800. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Eastland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Eastland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (17.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 84.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Eastland 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 Eastland County, Texas?
Eastland County has a population of 18,011, making it the 132nd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Eastland County?
The median household income in Eastland County is $53,549 with a poverty rate of 16.2%.
How many cities are in Eastland County, Texas?
Eastland County contains 6 Census-designated places.