Navarro County, Texas Demographics 2026
Navarro County, Texas has a population of 53,735, the 62nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,310 and the median home value is $159,900. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
Navarro County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 25,344 | $51,240 | 18.3% | $161,400 |
| Kerens | 1,898 | $50,313 | 15.2% | $126,400 |
| Dawson | 1,324 | $57,596 | 18.4% | $125,400 |
| Rice | 1,168 | $64,063 | 13.3% | $89,600 |
| Frost | 971 | $89,750 | 6.1% | $124,800 |
| Blooming Grove | 779 | $67,143 | 11.9% | $104,500 |
| Retreat | 654 | $86,667 | 4.3% | $184,500 |
| Angus | 423 | $49,844 | 34.8% | $175,600 |
| Oak Valley | 396 | $86,875 | 9.7% | $112,500 |
| Richland | 354 | $53,750 | 13.0% | $60,500 |
| Barry | 336 | $64,688 | 6.7% | $111,500 |
| Streetman | 333 | $50,682 | 11.1% | $93,600 |
| Mildred | 324 | $80,000 | 13.9% | $145,800 |
| Eureka | 280 | $85,795 | 15.4% | $156,300 |
| Navarro | 228 | N/A | 23.7% | $98,000 |
| Goodlow | 226 | N/A | 30.1% | $79,000 |
| Emhouse | 141 | $40,833 | 4.3% | $83,400 |
| Powell | 68 | N/A | 0.0% | $114,400 |
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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. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Navarro County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 53,735, 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 $59,310 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.
How many cities are in Navarro County, Texas?
Navarro County contains 18 Census-designated places.