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Erath County

Texas · 37,890 residents · 1,083.179 sq mi
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Erath County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,900. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,890
+15%since 2000
from 33,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
−1%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K31K36K41K45K1990201020202024Erath County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,903
+26%since 2000
from $16,655 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(27,269)
Black0.8%(257)
Hispanic / Latino15%(4,959)
Asian0.4%(117)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(11,434)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(29,382)
Black1.1%(431)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(7,279)
Asian0.6%(240)
Other1.8%(701)
Diversity Score45.8%(17,337)
Diversity Score
46
+32%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erath County, Texas?

Erath County, Texas has about 37,890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Erath County, Texas earns about $39,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erath County, Texas expensive?

In Erath County, Texas, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Erath County, Texas?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Erath County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erath County, Texas?

About 19.7% of people in Erath County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erath County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Erath County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,899 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502.04Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9507
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 76401ZIP 76446ZIP 76433ZIP 76402ZIP 76463
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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