Limestone County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Limestone County, Texas has a population of 22,283, the 108th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,573 and the median home value is $164,200. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

Limestone County Quick Facts

Population 22,283

Median Household Income $60,57390% MOE ±$2,038

Median Home Value $164,20090% MOE ±$9,695

Poverty Rate 17.1%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 41.9 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.1%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.8%

Cities/Places 6

Population 22,283 108th of 254

Median Income $60,573 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Limestone 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	23,417	22,283	-4.8%
Median household income	$54,666	$60,573	+10.8%
Median home value¹	$117,410	$164,200	+39.9%
Median gross rent	$863	$905	No clear change (+4.9%)

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

Median Household Income

Limestone

$60,573

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Limestone

$164,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.1%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 33.9%

$100K+ 24.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

16.9%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

7.7%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.1%

Renter 27.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $905/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

26.4%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Limestone County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mexia	6,859	$42,222	32.3%	$109,900
Groesbeck	3,914	$61,571	7.2%	$162,500
Coolidge	754	$41,429	9.4%	$57,400
Thornton	565	$53,750	14.5%	$84,000
Kosse	430	$61,250	18.6%	$108,500
Tehuacana	341	$75,469	17.7%	$169,100

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Population Overview

Limestone County is located in Texas with a total population of 22,283. It is the 108th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Limestone County is 41.9 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Limestone County is $60,573. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $164,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Limestone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Limestone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.5%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 85.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Limestone 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 Limestone County, Texas?

Limestone County has a population of 22,283, making it the 108th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Limestone County?

The median household income in Limestone County is $60,573 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Limestone County, Texas?

Limestone County contains 6 Census-designated places.