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Eastland County

Texas · 18,583 residents · 926.508 sq mi
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Eastland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,452. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
18,583
+2%since 2000
from 18,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,452
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,832 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,973
+21%since 2000
from $14,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+30%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(15,686)
Black2.2%(397)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,976)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(5,401)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(15,271)
Black1.7%(318)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(2,673)
Asian0.3%(62)
Other1.1%(209)
Diversity Score37.5%(6,965)
Diversity Score
37
+27%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastland County, Texas?

Eastland County, Texas has about 18,583 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eastland County, Texas earns about $32,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastland County, Texas expensive?

In Eastland County, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Eastland County, Texas?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eastland County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastland County, Texas?

About 21.0% of people in Eastland County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastland County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastland County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 95 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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