Young County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Young County is located in Texas with a total population of 17,963. It is the 131st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Young County is 40.7 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Young County is $63,723. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $165,300. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Young County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Young County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 89.4%.