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Limestone County

Texas · 22,146 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 $45,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $115,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,146
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Limestone County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,781
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,366 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,808
+59%since 2000
from $14,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+59%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(12,530)
Black16.4%(3,636)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(5,013)
Asian0.7%(160)
Other2.5%(561)
Diversity Score74%(16,388)
Segregation Score31.2%(6,901)
Diversity Score
74
+21%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone County, Texas?

Limestone County, Texas has about 22,146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Limestone County, Texas earns about $45,781 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone County, Texas?

About 16.7% 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 19.3% 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 1,200 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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