Tom Green County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tom Green County is located in Texas with a total population of 119,398. It is the 38th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tom Green County is 35.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tom Green County is $66,254. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $186,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Tom Green County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% 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 Tom Green County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.1%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 87.2%.