Somervell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Somervell County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Somervell County, Texas has a population of 9,510, the 169th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $83,382 and the median home value is $253,600. The poverty rate is 6.5%.

Somervell County Quick Facts

Population 9,510

Median Household Income $83,382

Median Home Value $253,600

Poverty Rate 6.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 44.0 years

Homeownership Rate 81.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.0%

High School Graduation 91.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 9,510 169th of 254

Median Income $83,382 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.5%

Unemployment 4.0%

Median Household Income

Somervell

$83,382

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Somervell

$253,600

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 18.2%

$50K-$100K 24.2%

$100K+ 45.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.6%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

9.6%

$100K-$125K

15.0%

$125K-$150K

13.2%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.9%

Renter 18.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

26.6%

55-74

26.8%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Somervell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Glen Rose	2,770	$75,000	7.1%	$254,100

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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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Somervell 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Somervell County, Texas?

Somervell County has a population of 9,510, making it the 169th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Somervell County?

The median household income in Somervell County is $83,382 with a poverty rate of 6.5%.

How many cities are in Somervell County, Texas?

Somervell County contains 1 Census-designated place.