Hunt County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hunt County is located in Texas with a total population of 104,917. It is the 41st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hunt County is 37.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hunt County is $70,112. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $210,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% 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 66.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.5% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 86.3%.