McCulloch County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
McCulloch County, Texas has a population of 7,514, the 180th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $54,043 and the median home value is $150,500. The poverty rate is 15.3%.
McCulloch County Quick Facts
How McCulloch 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 | 8,057 | 7,514 | -6.7% |
| Median household income | $58,713 | $54,043 | No clear change (-8.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $115,317 | $150,500 | No clear change (+30.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $895 | $806 | No clear change (-9.9%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 64.0%
- Black: 0.9%
- Hispanic: 30.5%
- Asian: 0.1%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 13.6%
- HS Diploma: 32.5%
- Some College: 23.9%
- Associate's: 6.2%
- Bachelor's: 15.3%
- Graduate+: 8.6%
Cities & Places in McCulloch County
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Population Overview
McCulloch County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,514. It is the 180th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in McCulloch County is 44.5 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in McCulloch County is $54,043. This is 31% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 72% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $150,500. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, McCulloch County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in McCulloch County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (64.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 86.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for McCulloch 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 McCulloch County, Texas?
McCulloch County has a population of 7,514, making it the 180th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in McCulloch County?
The median household income in McCulloch County is $54,043 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.
How many cities are in McCulloch County, Texas?
McCulloch County contains 3 Census-designated places.