Fannin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fannin County is located in Texas with a total population of 36,525. It is the 85th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fannin County is 40.7 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fannin County is $68,377. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $213,500. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fannin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.1% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (12.6%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 86.8%.