Gun Barrel City, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gun Barrel City, Texas had a total population of 6,570, the 357th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $71,310, which is 9% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.2%.

Key Takeaways

Unemployment rate of 8.7% is notably above the national average.

Gun Barrel City Quick Facts

Population 6,57090% MOE ±20

Median Household Income $71,31090% MOE ±$6,768

Median Home Value $237,30090% MOE ±$21,169

Poverty Rate 16.2%90% MOE ±5.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.7%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Median Age 50.8 years90% MOE ±4.3 years

Homeownership Rate 90.7%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.0%

Diversity Index 19/100

Population 6,570 357th of 1,795

Median Income $71,310 average

Poverty Rate 16.2% 30% higher than national

Median Home Value $237,300 above average

How Gun Barrel City 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	6,084	6,570	+8.0%
Median household income	$53,953	$71,310	+32.2%
Median home value¹	$150,269	$237,300	+57.9%
Median gross rent	$873	$960	No clear change (+10.0%)

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

How Gun Barrel City Compares

Median Household Income

Gun Barrel City

$71,310

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gun Barrel City

$237,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 40.4%

$100K+ 30.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

1.6%

$30K-$35K

1.7%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

15.0%

$75K-$100K

17.6%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

8.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.7%

Renter 9.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $960/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.2%

18-34

13.4%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

33.7%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Gun Barrel City Rankings in Texas

#357 Population of 1,795

#627 Median Income of 1,546

#861 Education of 1,795

#500 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Henderson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Athens	13,200	$67,984	12.7%	$210,800
Chandler	3,518	$49,573	14.0%	$246,300
Tool	2,367	$71,333	17.3%	$213,300
Malakoff	2,045	$56,719	20.5%	$83,800
Brownsboro	1,658	$62,250	15.4%	$197,800
Payne Springs	1,201	$63,145	12.6%	$233,200
Berryville	1,184	$68,194	7.2%	$137,100
Frankston	1,088	$56,667	9.5%	$103,700
Eustace	1,039	$68,250	12.9%	$192,900
Log Cabin	998	$53,438	9.7%	N/A

Cities Similar to Gun Barrel City

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Nolanville	6,690	$72,480	$244,900	33.7%	13.8%
Iowa Park	6,578	$66,622	$132,800	21.7%	9.7%
San Leon	6,458	$75,446	$183,100	12.6%	8.5%
Lackland AFB	6,785	$73,646	N/A	41.1%	11.4%
Willis	6,878	$68,632	$124,300	15.7%	11.1%

Population Overview

Gun Barrel City is a small city located in Texas, within Henderson County. The total population is 6,570. It ranks as the 357th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gun Barrel City is 50.8 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gun Barrel City is $71,310. This is 9% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $237,300. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gun Barrel City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gun Barrel City, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gun Barrel City, Texas?

Gun Barrel City, Texas has a population of 6,570 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Gun Barrel City, TX?

The median household income in Gun Barrel City is $71,310, which is 12% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Gun Barrel City, TX?

The poverty rate in Gun Barrel City is 16.2%. This means approximately 1,061 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Gun Barrel City, Texas?

Gun Barrel City's population is 90.1% White, 1.4% Black, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Gun Barrel City, TX?

The median home value in Gun Barrel City is $237,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Gun Barrel City, Texas?

17.8% of adults (25+) in Gun Barrel City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.