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Crosby County

Texas · 5,133 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 $42,470. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,939 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,300. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,133
−27%since 2000
from 7,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+22%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Crosby County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,470
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,165
+67%since 2000
from $14,445 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+3%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(2,076)
Black2.3%(117)
Hispanic / Latino55.1%(2,829)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other1.1%(57)
Diversity Score65.5%(3,364)
Segregation Score8.4%(432)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.3%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$77,800+27%
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CROSBY COUNTY VS
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Home value$65,300+7%
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CROSBY COUNTY VS
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Home value$214,100+249%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosby County, Texas?

Crosby County, Texas has about 5,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crosby County, Texas earns about $42,470 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Crosby County, Texas?

About 14.9% 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 20.9% 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 2,171 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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