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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Limestone County

Texas · 20,946 residents · 905.43 sq mi
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Limestone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,620. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% 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: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,946
−5%vs 2000
vs 22,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,620
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,366 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,745
−32%vs 2000
vs $14,352 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.1%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$301
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $426 in 2000
US average: $450
73.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
1.9
+19%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(14,711)
Black19%(4,186)
Hispanic / Latino13%(2,859)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(13,489)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(15,698)
Black19.8%(4,137)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,316)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other5%(1,055)
Diversity Score57.8%(12,109)
58
−5%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Limestone County, Texas?

Limestone County, Texas has about 20,946 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Limestone County, Texas earns about $19,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Limestone County, Texas expensive?

In Limestone County, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone County, Texas?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Limestone County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Limestone County, Texas?

About 24.1% of people in Limestone County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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