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Crosby County

Texas · 6,059 residents · 900.199 sq mi
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Crosby County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,301. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,059
−14%since 2000
from 7,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+10%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Crosby County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,301
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,769 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,940
+24%since 2000
from $14,445 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(3,301)
Black3.7%(262)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(3,460)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(4,731)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(2,625)
Black3.3%(199)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(3,171)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.3%(76)
Diversity Score67.5%(4,087)
Diversity Score
67
+1%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$65,300+28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosby County, Texas?

Crosby County, Texas has about 6,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crosby County, Texas earns about $36,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crosby County, Texas expensive?

In Crosby County, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Crosby County, Texas?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crosby County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crosby County, Texas?

About 23.9% of people in Crosby County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crosby County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crosby County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,245 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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