Van Zandt County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Van Zandt County, Texas has a population of 62,649, the 57th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,475 and the median home value is $222,100. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Van Zandt County Quick Facts

Population 62,649

Median Household Income $69,47590% MOE ±$3,694

Median Home Value $222,10090% MOE ±$12,627

Poverty Rate 11.1%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.5%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 42.0 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 81.5%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.8%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.0%

Cities/Places 10

Population 62,649 57th of 254

Median Income $69,475 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Van Zandt 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	55,103	62,649	+13.7%
Median household income	$67,263	$69,475	No clear change (+3.3%)
Median home value¹	$162,823	$222,100	+36.4%
Median gross rent	$1,029	$1,066	No clear change (+3.6%)

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

Median Household Income

Van Zandt

$69,475

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Van Zandt

$222,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 21.0%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 32.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.5%

Renter 18.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,066/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

26.0%

75+

8.3%

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 Van Zandt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Canton	4,545	$51,027	11.7%	$219,900
Wills Point	3,921	$71,919	12.3%	$189,700
Grand Saline	3,203	$50,028	18.7%	$119,600
Van	2,806	$69,155	8.6%	$169,900
Edgewood	1,927	$73,533	12.7%	$225,000
Ben Wheeler	1,792	$120,523	3.6%	$268,400
Callender Lake	744	$44,444	7.8%	$111,000
Myrtle Springs	692	$47,188	15.3%	$308,700
Fruitvale	396	$50,714	9.8%	$189,100
Edom	315	$96,417	5.7%	$212,500

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Population Overview

Van Zandt County is located in Texas with a total population of 62,649. It is the 57th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Van Zandt County is 42.0 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Van Zandt County is $69,475. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $222,100. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Van Zandt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County, Texas?

Van Zandt County has a population of 62,649, making it the 57th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Van Zandt County?

The median household income in Van Zandt County is $69,475 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Van Zandt County, Texas?

Van Zandt County contains 10 Census-designated places.