Erath County, Texas Demographics 2026
Erath County, Texas has a population of 43,244, the 77th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,351 and the median home value is $251,900. The poverty rate is 15.9%.
Erath County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Erath County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville | 21,345 | $55,504 | 18.4% | $226,300 |
| Dublin | 3,404 | $51,035 | 35.2% | $128,900 |
| Hico | 1,806 | $52,250 | 11.2% | $122,600 |
| Huckabay | 204 | $58,571 | 21.1% | $225,000 |
| Bluff Dale | 169 | N/A | 14.2% | $585,900 |
| Lingleville | 137 | $77,031 | 0.0% | $178,100 |
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Population Overview
Erath County is located in Texas with a total population of 43,244. It is the 77th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Erath County is 31.9 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Erath County is $65,351. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $251,900. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Erath County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (72.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Erath County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 2% 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 87.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Erath 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Erath County, Texas?
Erath County has a population of 43,244, making it the 77th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Erath County?
The median household income in Erath County is $65,351 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.
How many cities are in Erath County, Texas?
Erath County contains 6 Census-designated places.