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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Limestone County

Texas · 22,051 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 $29,366. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,051
+5%since 1990
from 20,946 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+4%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Limestone County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,366
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,620 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,352
+47%since 1990
from $9,745 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.6
−16%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(15,698)
Black19.8%(4,137)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,316)
Asian0.3%(56)
Diversity Score57.8%(12,109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(14,711)
Black19%(4,186)
Hispanic / Latino13%(2,859)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score61.2%(13,489)
61
+6%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone County, Texas?

Limestone County, Texas has about 22,051 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Limestone County, Texas earns about $29,366 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 $46,600, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone County, Texas?

About 11.1% 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 17.8% of people in Limestone County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Limestone County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Limestone County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,105 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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