Sutton County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Sutton County, Texas has a population of 3,277, the 216th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $78,906 and the median home value is $155,700. The poverty rate is 4.5%.

Sutton County Quick Facts

Population 3,277

Median Household Income $78,90690% MOE ±$19,411

Median Home Value $155,70090% MOE ±$43,718

Poverty Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.9%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Median Age 42.3 years90% MOE ±11.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.0%90% MOE ±10.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%90% MOE ±6.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.0%

Cities/Places 1

Population 3,277 216th of 254

Median Income $78,906 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 4.5%

Unemployment 1.9%

How Sutton 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	3,824	3,277	-14.3%
Median household income	$66,835	$78,906	No clear change (+18.1%)
Median home value¹	$112,979	$155,700	No clear change (+37.8%)
Median gross rent	$781	$772	No clear change (-1.2%)

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

Median Household Income

Sutton

$78,906

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sutton

$155,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 17.1%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 40.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

1.9%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

11.4%

$60K-$75K

5.4%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

17.1%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

16.3%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.0%

Renter 24.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $772/mo 11.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

21.2%

75+

9.9%

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 Sutton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sonora	2,691	$71,848	5.4%	$143,200

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Population Overview

Sutton County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,277. It is the 216th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sutton County is 42.3 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sutton County is $78,906. This is about the same as the state median of $78,476. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $155,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Sutton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sutton County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 63.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (63.4% vs 39.7%).

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 82.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sutton 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 Sutton County, Texas?

Sutton County has a population of 3,277, making it the 216th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Sutton County?

The median household income in Sutton County is $78,906 with a poverty rate of 4.5%.

How many cities are in Sutton County, Texas?

Sutton County contains 1 Census-designated place.