Tom Green County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Tom Green County, Texas has a population of 119,577, the 39th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $68,370 and the median home value is $197,000. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Tom Green County Quick Facts

Population 119,577

Median Household Income $68,37090% MOE ±$2,936

Median Home Value $197,00090% MOE ±$7,000

Poverty Rate 11.1%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 36.0 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 65.1%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 119,577 39th of 254

Median Income $68,370 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Tom Green 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	117,986	119,577	+1.3%
Median household income	$66,339	$68,370	No clear change (+3.1%)
Median home value¹	$174,145	$197,000	+13.1%
Median gross rent	$1,083	$1,154	+6.6%

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

Median Household Income

Tom Green

$68,370

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tom Green

$197,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 30.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.1%

Renter 34.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,154/mo 20.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

24.7%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

21.2%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Tom Green County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
San Angelo	99,674	$65,864	11.0%	$187,600
Grape Creek	4,036	$53,299	26.9%	$119,500
Carlsbad	831	$55,469	46.9%	$74,600
Christoval	490	N/A	0.0%	$167,100

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Population Overview

Tom Green County is located in Texas with a total population of 119,577. It is the 39th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tom Green County is 36.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tom Green County is $68,370. This is 13% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $197,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Tom Green County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% 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 51.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.6%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tom Green 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 Tom Green County, Texas?

Tom Green County has a population of 119,577, making it the 39th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Tom Green County?

The median household income in Tom Green County is $68,370 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Tom Green County, Texas?

Tom Green County contains 4 Census-designated places.