Navarro County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Navarro County is located in Texas with a total population of 53,735. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Navarro County is 37.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Navarro County is $59,310. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $159,900. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Navarro County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% 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 50.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 79.3%.