Stephens County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stephens County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,278. It is the 171st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stephens County is 41.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stephens County is $54,695. This is 28% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Stephens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% 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 68.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.8% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 83.3%.