Reagan County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Reagan County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,259. It is the 219th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reagan County is 29.4 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 34.7% of the population under 18, Reagan County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Reagan County is $70,288. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $163,700. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Reagan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Reagan County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 67.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 23.7%. The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (67.1% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (2.0%) 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 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Reagan 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.