Hunt County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Hunt County, Texas has a population of 108,972, the 41st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $71,938 and the median home value is $241,700. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Hunt County Quick Facts

Population 108,972

Median Household Income $71,93890% MOE ±$2,536

Median Home Value $241,70090% MOE ±$8,565

Poverty Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 36.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.6%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.5%

Cities/Places 13

Population 108,972 41st of 254

Median Income $71,938 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Hunt 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	94,162	108,972	+15.7%
Median household income	$67,638	$71,938	+6.4%
Median home value¹	$151,746	$241,700	+59.3%
Median gross rent	$1,106	$1,222	+10.4%

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

Median Household Income

Hunt

$71,938

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hunt

$241,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 33.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

7.3%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,222/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

23.1%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

22.0%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hunt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenville	31,222	$62,781	11.5%	$219,400
Commerce	9,383	$44,386	23.4%	$161,600
Caddo Mills	3,340	$107,067	6.1%	$299,700
West Tawakoni	2,382	$60,441	19.9%	$97,000
Poetry	1,642	$95,357	2.7%	$367,100
Quinlan	1,618	$44,563	10.0%	$193,800
Wolfe City	1,148	$52,031	22.9%	$150,200
Celeste	1,019	$54,375	21.2%	$184,700
Campbell	866	$58,086	17.3%	$86,900
Union Valley	751	$93,051	13.4%	$325,900
Hawk Cove	644	$64,167	7.8%	$95,300
Lone Oak	487	$65,500	7.6%	$168,000
Neylandville	73	$31,827	38.4%	$375,000

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Population Overview

Hunt County is located in Texas with a total population of 108,972. It is the 41st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hunt County is 36.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hunt County is $71,938. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $241,700. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hunt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.0% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hunt 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 Hunt County, Texas?

Hunt County has a population of 108,972, making it the 41st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hunt County?

The median household income in Hunt County is $71,938 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Hunt County, Texas?

Hunt County contains 13 Census-designated places.