Trinity County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Trinity County, Texas has a population of 14,046, the 143rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $52,018 and the median home value is $119,500. The poverty rate is 17.6%.

Trinity County Quick Facts

Population 14,046

Median Household Income $52,01890% MOE ±$4,911

Median Home Value $119,50090% MOE ±$19,539

Poverty Rate 17.6%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.5%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Median Age 49.2 years90% MOE ±1.1 years

Homeownership Rate 79.4%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.7%

Cities/Places 3

Population 14,046 143rd of 254

Median Income $52,018 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment 6.5%

How Trinity 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	14,620	14,046	-3.9%
Median household income	$50,898	$52,018	No clear change (+2.2%)
Median home value¹	$103,010	$119,500	No clear change (+16.0%)
Median gross rent	$921	$856	No clear change (-7.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Trinity

$52,018

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Trinity

$119,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.6%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 28.6%

$100K+ 23.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.7%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

6.7%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

6.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

48.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.4%

Renter 20.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $856/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

31.1%

75+

11.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Trinity County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Trinity	2,258	$27,717	34.7%	$94,500
Westwood Shores	1,466	$46,198	2.9%	$165,900
Groveton	924	$41,875	24.0%	$74,000

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Population Overview

Trinity County is located in Texas with a total population of 14,046. It is the 143rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trinity County is 49.2 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.8% 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 $52,018. This is 34% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $119,500. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Trinity County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% 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 76.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.9% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Trinity 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 Trinity County, Texas?

Trinity County has a population of 14,046, making it the 143rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Trinity County?

The median household income in Trinity County is $52,018 with a poverty rate of 17.6%.

How many cities are in Trinity County, Texas?

Trinity County contains 3 Census-designated places.