Red River County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Red River County, Texas has a population of 11,611, the 158th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $48,491 and the median home value is $121,500. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Red River County Quick Facts

Population 11,611

Median Household Income $48,49190% MOE ±$3,389

Median Home Value $121,50090% MOE ±$26,638

Poverty Rate 15.6%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.0%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 48.1 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.5%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.4%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 11,611 158th of 254

Median Income $48,491 38% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Red River 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	12,171	11,611	-4.6%
Median household income	$48,172	$48,491	No clear change (+0.7%)
Median home value¹	$87,503	$121,500	+38.9%
Median gross rent	$736	$1,044	+41.9%

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

Median Household Income

Red River

$48,491

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Red River

$121,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.3%

$25K-$50K 27.7%

$50K-$100K 25.9%

$100K+ 22.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.2%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

7.0%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

5.9%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

8.5%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%

Renter 28.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,044/mo 25.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

15.4%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

29.2%

75+

11.1%

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 Red River County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clarksville	2,853	$33,014	16.5%	$53,700
Bogata	804	$39,861	19.4%	$94,300
Avery	575	$47,992	15.3%	$58,800
Detroit	573	$47,500	22.5%	$94,500
Annona	313	$55,500	24.6%	$67,300

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Population Overview

Red River County is located in Texas with a total population of 11,611. It is the 158th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Red River County is 48.1 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.1% 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 Red River County is $48,491. This is 38% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $121,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Red River County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Red River County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (72.8% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 Red River 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 Red River County, Texas?

Red River County has a population of 11,611, making it the 158th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Red River County?

The median household income in Red River County is $48,491 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Red River County, Texas?

Red River County contains 5 Census-designated places.