Young County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Young County, Texas has a population of 18,029, the 131st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $68,010 and the median home value is $175,800. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

Young County Quick Facts

Population 18,029

Median Household Income $68,01090% MOE ±$9,174

Median Home Value $175,80090% MOE ±$12,936

Poverty Rate 16.5%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.5%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 41.6 years90% MOE ±1.2 years

Homeownership Rate 74.1%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.0%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 18,029 131st of 254

Median Income $68,010 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Young 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	18,036	18,029	-0.0%
Median household income	$62,317	$68,010	No clear change (+9.1%)
Median home value¹	$119,133	$175,800	+47.6%
Median gross rent	$844	$862	No clear change (+2.1%)

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

Median Household Income

Young

$68,010

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Young

$175,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%

$25K-$50K 23.2%

$50K-$100K 26.3%

$100K+ 33.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

6.2%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

10.2%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

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

63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.1%

Renter 25.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $862/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

25.8%

75+

8.2%

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 Young County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Graham	8,792	$63,587	18.4%	$183,800
Olney	3,015	$36,250	26.4%	$95,100
Newcastle	716	$58,333	10.3%	$49,400
Loving	87	$94,545	18.4%	$261,900

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Population Overview

Young County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,029. It is the 131st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Young County is 41.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Young County is $68,010. This is 13% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $175,800. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Young County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% 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 75.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Young 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 Young County, Texas?

Young County has a population of 18,029, making it the 131st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Young County?

The median household income in Young County is $68,010 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.

How many cities are in Young County, Texas?

Young County contains 4 Census-designated places.