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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. 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%.