Terrell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Terrell County is located in Texas with a total population of 851. It is the 247th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Terrell County is 60.9 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Terrell County is $46,989. This is 38% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $152,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Terrell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.8%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% 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 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Terrell 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.