Tyler County, Texas Demographics 2026
Tyler County, Texas has a population of 20,084, the 120th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $50,647 and the median home value is $138,400. The poverty rate is 19.6%.
Tyler County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Tyler County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | 2,884 | $41,890 | 16.4% | $188,200 |
| Ivanhoe | 1,619 | $42,917 | 29.0% | $85,500 |
| Colmesneil | 697 | $46,250 | 21.8% | $107,000 |
| Warren | 632 | N/A | 11.4% | $138,200 |
| Chester | 200 | $69,583 | 8.0% | $119,900 |
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Population Overview
Tyler County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,084. It is the 120th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tyler County is 42.5 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tyler County is $50,647. This is 34% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $138,400. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Tyler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Tyler County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.1% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.0%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% 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 83.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tyler County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Tyler County, Texas?
Tyler County has a population of 20,084, making it the 120th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Tyler County?
The median household income in Tyler County is $50,647 with a poverty rate of 19.6%.
How many cities are in Tyler County, Texas?
Tyler County contains 5 Census-designated places.