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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. 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%.