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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. 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%.