Navarro County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Navarro County, Texas has a population of 54,711, the 62nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $63,111 and the median home value is $172,600. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

Navarro County Quick Facts

Population 54,711

Median Household Income $63,11190% MOE ±$4,150

Median Home Value $172,60090% MOE ±$10,215

Poverty Rate 17.1%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.4%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 36.7 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 69.4%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.2%

Cities/Places 18

Population 54,711 62nd of 254

Median Income $63,111 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Navarro 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	48,995	54,711	+11.7%
Median household income	$59,725	$63,111	No clear change (+5.7%)
Median home value¹	$120,117	$172,600	+43.7%
Median gross rent	$1,005	$1,076	No clear change (+7.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Navarro

$63,111

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Navarro

$172,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 28.9%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.4%

Renter 30.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,076/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.7%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

22.3%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Navarro County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Corsicana	25,511	$57,212	18.1%	$168,900
Kerens	1,778	$56,771	16.3%	$128,000
Dawson	1,322	$51,042	21.7%	$140,700
Rice	1,241	$65,958	16.2%	$79,500
Frost	968	$115,500	7.1%	$123,900
Retreat	707	$85,179	8.8%	$190,800
Blooming Grove	658	$76,771	10.1%	$124,200
Angus	475	$76,250	23.6%	$187,500
Oak Valley	364	$85,000	13.5%	$114,600
Richland	353	$56,667	17.3%	$68,900
Mildred	312	$81,500	16.0%	$177,200
Eureka	310	$81,250	13.9%	$171,600
Navarro	288	$62,292	17.0%	$134,700
Barry	236	$67,500	6.1%	$164,800
Streetman	220	$54,125	11.8%	$96,900
Goodlow	211	$43,942	25.6%	$76,900
Emhouse	142	$34,375	21.8%	$84,200
Powell	104	$26,667	0.0%	$251,400

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Population Overview

Navarro County is located in Texas with a total population of 54,711. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Navarro County is 36.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Navarro County is $63,111. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $172,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Navarro County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Navarro County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.1%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 79.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Navarro 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 Navarro County, Texas?

Navarro County has a population of 54,711, making it the 62nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Navarro County?

The median household income in Navarro County is $63,111 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Navarro County, Texas?

Navarro County contains 18 Census-designated places.