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Eastland County

Texas · 17,725 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 $41,559. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,725
−3%since 2000
from 18,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+5%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,559
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,832 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,018
+75%since 2000
from $14,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+44%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(13,653)
Black1.9%(335)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(2,934)
Asian0.5%(95)
Other2.1%(375)
Diversity Score44.3%(7,853)
Segregation Score18%(3,186)
Diversity Score
44
+50%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastland County, Texas?

Eastland County, Texas has about 17,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eastland County, Texas earns about $41,559 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 $82,600, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Eastland County, Texas?

About 19.2% 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 18.7% of people in Eastland County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastland County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastland County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 763 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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8 ZIP codes
ZIP 76437ZIP 76448ZIP 76470ZIP 76471ZIP 76454ZIP 76435ZIP 76466ZIP 76445
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