Van Zandt County, Texas Demographics 2026
Van Zandt County, Texas has a population of 61,323, the 57th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $68,274 and the median home value is $199,500. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 4,411 | $48,858 | 15.1% | $189,200 |
| Wills Point | 3,848 | $66,144 | 24.2% | $120,100 |
| Grand Saline | 3,166 | $50,568 | 18.0% | $116,200 |
| Van | 2,751 | $68,267 | 12.8% | $167,900 |
| Edgewood | 1,869 | $77,778 | 10.0% | $195,200 |
| Ben Wheeler | 1,793 | $118,174 | 0.0% | $258,600 |
| Callender Lake | 926 | $43,250 | 6.7% | $152,700 |
| Myrtle Springs | 717 | N/A | 12.8% | $319,700 |
| Fruitvale | 454 | $53,750 | 10.6% | $179,100 |
| Edom | 300 | $101,250 | 3.0% | $167,200 |
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Population Overview
Van Zandt County is located in Texas with a total population of 61,323. 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 42.1 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Van Zandt County is $68,274. This is 11% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $199,500. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Van Zandt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% 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 81.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County, Texas?
Van Zandt County has a population of 61,323, 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 $68,274 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.
How many cities are in Van Zandt County, Texas?
Van Zandt County contains 10 Census-designated places.