Queen City, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Queen City is a small community located in Texas, within Cass County. The total population is 1,390. It ranks as the 881st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Queen City is 44.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.2% 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 Queen City is $43,457. This is 45% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $116,300. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Queen City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Queen City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.3% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Queen City, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.