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Crockett

Texas · 6,346 residents (2025 est.) · 8.85 sq mi
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Crockett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,869. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,100. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,364
−11%since 2000
from 7,141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+22%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,346 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Crockett
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,869
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,455 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,895
+155%since 2000
from $11,708 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+4%since 2010
from 0.525 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+52%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(3,130)
Black44.4%(3,168)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(750)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(5,295)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(2,522)
Black40.1%(2,553)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(1,034)
Asian0.8%(50)
Other3.2%(205)
Diversity Score81.8%(5,207)
Diversity Score
82
+10%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+32.5 ptssince 2017
from 49.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 10.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crockett, Texas?

Crockett, Texas has about 6,364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crockett, Texas?

The typical household in Crockett, Texas earns about $38,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crockett, Texas expensive?

In Crockett, Texas, the median home is worth about $121,100, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Crockett, Texas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crockett, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crockett, Texas?

About 22.1% of people in Crockett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crockett, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crockett, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 660 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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