Terrell County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Terrell County, Texas has a population of 835, the 247th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $44,886 and the median home value is $137,500. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Terrell County Quick Facts
How Terrell 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 | 896 | 835 | No clear change (-6.8%) |
| Median household income | $53,176 | $44,886 | No clear change (-15.6%) |
| Median home value¹ | $94,026 | $137,500 | No clear change (+46.2%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 50.8%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 40.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 5.8%
- HS Diploma: 30.6%
- Some College: 31.0%
- Associate's: 5.7%
- Bachelor's: 19.3%
- Graduate+: 7.6%
Cities & Places in Terrell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanderson | 643 | $46,667 | 9.3% | $109,100 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Terrell County is located in Texas with a total population of 835. 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 59.9 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 14.0% 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 $44,886. This is 43% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Terrell County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $137,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% 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 50.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.1%.
Education
26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 94.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Terrell 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 Terrell County, Texas?
Terrell County has a population of 835, making it the 247th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Terrell County?
The median household income in Terrell County is $44,886 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.
How many cities are in Terrell County, Texas?
Terrell County contains 1 Census-designated place.