Tyler County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. 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%.