McCulloch County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McCulloch County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,565. It is the 180th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in McCulloch County is 47.1 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McCulloch County is $51,919. This is 32% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 104% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,400. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, McCulloch County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% 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 63.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 82.8%.