Reagan County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Reagan County, Texas has a population of 3,232, the 219th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $57,813 and the median home value is $171,500. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Reagan County Quick Facts

Population 3,232

Median Household Income $57,81390% MOE ±$16,497

Median Home Value $171,50090% MOE ±$53,388

Poverty Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±6.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Median Age 30.0 years90% MOE ±3.8 years

Homeownership Rate 70.0%90% MOE ±10.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 3,232 219th of 254

Median Income $57,813 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Reagan County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	3,766	3,232	-14.2%
Median household income	$92,141	$57,813	-37.3%
Median home value¹	$121,594	$171,500	No clear change (+41.0%)
Median gross rent	$1,036	$746	No clear change (-28.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Reagan

$57,813

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Reagan

$171,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.0%

$25K-$50K 31.0%

$50K-$100K 24.5%

$100K+ 31.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

0.9%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

10.1%

$35K-$40K

9.6%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

6.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

8.6%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

11.0%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.0%

Renter 30.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $746/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

33.6%

18-34

23.2%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

12.9%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Reagan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Big Lake	2,990	$71,471	12.2%	$157,900

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Population Overview

Reagan County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,232. 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 30.0 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 33.6% 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 $57,813. This is 26% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $171,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% 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 68.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.1%. The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (68.7% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Reagan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Reagan County, Texas?

Reagan County has a population of 3,232, making it the 219th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Reagan County?

The median household income in Reagan County is $57,813 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Reagan County, Texas?

Reagan County contains 1 Census-designated place.