Mills County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Mills County, Texas has a population of 4,511, the 206th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $67,620 and the median home value is $223,700. The poverty rate is 7.2%.

Mills County Quick Facts

Population 4,511

Median Household Income $67,62090% MOE ±$10,934

Median Home Value $223,70090% MOE ±$28,171

Poverty Rate 7.2%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.2%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 47.9 years90% MOE ±2.6 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.4%

Cities/Places 3

Population 4,511 206th of 254

Median Income $67,620 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.2%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Mills 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	4,889	4,511	-7.7%
Median household income	$60,681	$67,620	No clear change (+11.4%)
Median home value¹	$172,545	$223,700	+29.6%
Median gross rent	$768	$708	No clear change (-7.8%)

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

Median Household Income

Mills

$67,620

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mills

$223,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%

$25K-$50K 23.4%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 29.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.7%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

6.5%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

6.5%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $708/mo 12.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

15.2%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

29.1%

75+

11.2%

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 Mills County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Goldthwaite	1,843	$54,808	4.7%	$127,700
Mullin	220	$47,981	12.7%	$88,100
Priddy	92	$47,708	20.6%	$65,000

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Population Overview

Mills County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,511. It is the 206th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mills County is 47.9 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mills County is $67,620. This is 14% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $223,700. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mills County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mills 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 Mills County, Texas?

Mills County has a population of 4,511, making it the 206th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Mills County?

The median household income in Mills County is $67,620 with a poverty rate of 7.2%.

How many cities are in Mills County, Texas?

Mills County contains 3 Census-designated places.