Van Zandt County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. 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%.