Eastland County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Eastland County is located in Texas with a total population of 17,846. 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 42.6 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eastland County is $51,741. This is 32% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $121,700. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Eastland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% 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 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.9%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Eastland 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.