Talco, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Talco, Texas had a total population of 394, the 1348th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $19,213, which is 76% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 46.5%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 76% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (46.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
One of the most racially diverse communities in Texas (diversity index: 70/100).

Talco Quick Facts

Population 39490% MOE ±209

Median Household Income $19,21390% MOE ±$9,540

Median Home Value $111,80090% MOE ±$19,036

Poverty Rate 46.5%90% MOE ±28.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±7.0 pts

Median Age 24.3 years90% MOE ±13.9 years

Homeownership Rate 68.7%90% MOE ±22.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%90% MOE ±9.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 75.4%

Diversity Index 70/100

Population 394 1348th of 1,795

Median Income $19,213 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 46.5% 273% higher than national

Median Home Value $111,800 bottom 30%

How Talco 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	797	394	-50.6%
Median household income	$36,740	$19,213	No clear change (-47.7%)
Median home value¹	$65,351	$111,800	+71.1%
Median gross rent	$724	$738	No clear change (+2.0%)

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

How Talco Compares

Median Household Income

Talco

$19,213

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Talco

$111,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 56.5%

$25K-$50K 15.0%

$50K-$100K 12.9%

$100K+ 15.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

32.6%

$15K-$20K

18.4%

$20K-$25K

0.7%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

6.1%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

2.0%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

0.7%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

1.4%

$100K-$125K

15.7%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

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

61.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.7%

Renter 31.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $738/mo 46.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

43.4%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

17.3%

55-74

13.5%

75+

5.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Talco Rankings in Texas

#1348 Population of 1,795

#1532 Median Income of 1,546

#1472 Education of 1,795

#1117 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Titus County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mount Pleasant	16,136	$50,515	18.3%	$170,700
Winfield	450	$76,250	33.6%	$115,200
Miller's Cove	71	$40,625	19.7%	$9,999

Cities Similar to Talco

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Tradewinds	390	N/A	$96,000	29.4%	0.0%
Zuehl	401	N/A	$325,000	27.2%	6.0%
Sunset (Montague County)	402	N/A	$224,600	0.0%	17.7%
El Cenizo (Starr County)	377	N/A	$82,500	0.0%	57.8%
Camargito	376	N/A	N/A	39.8%	15.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 394, Talco's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Talco is a small community located in Texas, within Titus County. The total population is 394. It ranks as the 1348th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talco is 24.3 years. This is 32% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 43.4% of the population under 18, Talco has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Talco is $19,213. This is 76% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 76% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.5%. This is 237% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $111,800. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Talco is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.7% vs 11.9%).

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% 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 75.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Talco, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Talco, Texas?

Talco, Texas has a population of 394 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Talco, TX?

The median household income in Talco is $19,213, which is 76% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Talco, TX?

The poverty rate in Talco is 46.5%. This means approximately 183 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Talco, Texas?

Talco's population is 40.1% White, 29.7% Black, 21.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Talco, TX?

The median home value in Talco is $111,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x.

How educated is Talco, Texas?

7.2% of adults (25+) in Talco hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.