Trinity County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Trinity County is located in Texas with a total population of 13,850. It is the 144th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trinity County is 49.8 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.9% 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 Trinity County is $51,663. This is 32% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $110,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Trinity County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Trinity County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.3% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.7%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 89.0%.