Sutton County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sutton County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,306. 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 34.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sutton County is $75,000. This is 2% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $140,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Sutton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% 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 65.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.2%. 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 (65.4% vs 39.5%).

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 80.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sutton 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.