Falls County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Falls County is located in Texas with a total population of 17,063. It is the 134th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Falls County is 41.5 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Falls County is $55,372. This is 27% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $97,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Falls County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% 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 50.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.9% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 84.9%.