Hunt County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Hunt County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hunt County, Texas has a population of 104,917, the 41st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $70,112 and the median home value is $210,900. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

Hunt County Quick Facts

Population 104,917

Median Household Income $70,112

Median Home Value $210,900

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 70.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%

High School Graduation 86.3%

Cities/Places 12

Population 104,917 41st of 254

Median Income $70,112 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment 5.5%

Median Household Income

Hunt

$70,112

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Hunt

$210,900

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 31.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

15.1%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

6.6%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.8%

Renter 29.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

22.2%

75+

6.2%

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	29,936	$63,574	13.2%	$197,400
Commerce	9,211	$43,051	26.7%	$124,800
Caddo Mills	2,589	$75,385	8.5%	$247,400
West Tawakoni	2,057	$55,938	20.9%	$64,800
Quinlan	1,514	$41,450	15.3%	$183,000
Wolfe City	1,201	$62,188	18.4%	$131,400
Celeste	1,084	$56,458	23.4%	$160,000
Campbell	914	$55,818	18.3%	$82,500
Union Valley	600	$74,792	19.4%	$326,100
Lone Oak	541	$65,972	3.3%	$144,100
Hawk Cove	387	$36,042	17.3%	$83,900
Neylandville	91	$32,109	24.2%	$370,000

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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. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hunt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 104,917, 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 $70,112 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.

How many cities are in Hunt County, Texas?

Hunt County contains 12 Census-designated places.