Falls County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Falls County, Texas has a population of 17,291, the 134th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $57,247 and the median home value is $110,900. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Falls County Quick Facts

Population 17,291

Median Household Income $57,24790% MOE ±$3,673

Median Home Value $110,90090% MOE ±$11,497

Poverty Rate 14.7%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.0%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Median Age 40.6 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.5%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.0%

Cities/Places 4

Population 17,291 134th of 254

Median Income $57,247 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Falls 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	17,272	17,291	+0.1%
Median household income	$48,609	$57,247	+17.8%
Median home value¹	$92,672	$110,900	+19.7%
Median gross rent	$626	$731	+16.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Falls

$57,247

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Falls

$110,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.1%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 23.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.7%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

5.8%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

6.0%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $731/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.0%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

23.8%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Falls County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marlin	5,516	$36,426	26.7%	$66,000
Rosebud	1,007	$45,057	17.0%	$83,000
Chilton	698	$93,875	18.3%	$213,000
Lott	583	$54,615	14.4%	$76,300

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Population Overview

Falls County is located in Texas with a total population of 17,291. It is the 134th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Falls County is 40.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Falls County is $57,247. This is 27% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Falls County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Falls County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.4% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Falls 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 Falls County, Texas?

Falls County has a population of 17,291, making it the 134th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Falls County?

The median household income in Falls County is $57,247 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Falls County, Texas?

Falls County contains 4 Census-designated places.