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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cass County

Texas · 30,438 residents · 936.948 sq mi
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Cass County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,441. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,438
+2%since 1990
from 29,982 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+12%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K29K29K30K31K1990201020202024Cass County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,441
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,886 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,777
+68%since 1990
from $9,391 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.7
−10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(23,722)
Black20.2%(6,061)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(377)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score43.7%(13,094)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(23,542)
Black19.4%(5,915)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(526)
Asian0.1%(44)
Diversity Score43.3%(13,172)
43
−1%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cass County, Texas?

Cass County, Texas has about 30,438 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cass County, Texas?

The typical household in Cass County, Texas earns about $28,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cass County, Texas expensive?

In Cass County, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Cass County, Texas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cass County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cass County, Texas?

About 17.7% of people in Cass County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cass County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cass County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 456 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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