Erath County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. 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 cities 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%.