Stephens County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Stephens County, Texas has a population of 9,351, the 171st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,008 and the median home value is $110,200. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Stephens County Quick Facts

Population 9,351

Median Household Income $58,00890% MOE ±$10,198

Median Home Value $110,20090% MOE ±$19,332

Poverty Rate 14.6%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 42.0 years90% MOE ±1.1 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.8%

Cities/Places 1

Population 9,351 171st of 254

Median Income $58,008 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Stephens 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	9,364	9,351	-0.1%
Median household income	$56,898	$58,008	No clear change (+2.0%)
Median home value¹	$91,442	$110,200	No clear change (+20.5%)
Median gross rent	$889	$846	No clear change (-4.8%)

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

Median Household Income

Stephens

$58,008

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Stephens

$110,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 36.9%

$100K+ 19.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

7.6%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

19.8%

$100K-$125K

6.2%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

4.1%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $846/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.4%

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 Stephens County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Breckenridge	5,170	$48,000	20.2%	$75,900

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Population Overview

Stephens County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,351. It is the 171st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stephens County is 42.0 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stephens County is $58,008. 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 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $110,200. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Stephens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stephens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Stephens 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 Stephens County, Texas?

Stephens County has a population of 9,351, making it the 171st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Stephens County?

The median household income in Stephens County is $58,008 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Stephens County, Texas?

Stephens County contains 1 Census-designated place.