Limestone County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Limestone County is located in Texas with a total population of 22,185. It is the 107th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Limestone County is 42.0 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Limestone County is $58,109. This is 24% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $154,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Limestone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% 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 55.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.1%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 85.5%.