Mills County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mills County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,499. It is the 206th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mills County is 52.2 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 14.4% 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 $64,494. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $200,200. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% 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 75.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.9% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.9%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 89.5%.