Somervell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Somervell County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,510. It is the 169th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Somervell County is 44.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Somervell County is $83,382. This is 9% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $253,600. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Somervell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.1% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 91.3%.