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Red River County

Texas · 11,816 residents (2025 est.) · 1,043.896 sq mi
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Red River County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,491. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,703 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $121,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,611
−19%since 2000
from 14,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+19%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,816 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Red River County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(705)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(410)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(778)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(672)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(542)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(1,043)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(1,327)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(1,460)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.4%(1,674)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.8%(1,715)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.7%(1,121)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(164)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,491
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,558 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,753
+98%since 2000
from $15,058 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+13%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+77%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Red River County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(10,868)
Black17.7%(2,538)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(669)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(8,456)
Black16.3%(1,892)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(869)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other3.1%(355)
Diversity Score
55
+9%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
36
+13%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.8%(790)
Peruvian0.2%(28)
Spaniard0.2%(23)
Salvadoran0.2%(20)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(15)
Asian Indian0.1%(14)
Japanese0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(11)
Ancestry
American26%(3,023)
English10%(1,156)
German7.5%(867)
Irish7.2%(837)
Scottish0.9%(103)
French0.7%(82)
Czech0.7%(77)
Italian0.7%(77)
Dutch0.5%(56)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(47)
Welsh0.3%(37)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(29)
Norwegian0.2%(24)
Polish0.1%(17)
Belgian0.1%(14)
Russian0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Danish0%(4)
Swiss0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(1,368)
Married55%(2,616)
Widowed4.6%(220)
Divorced11.6%(551)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(1,002)
Married50.8%(2,521)
Widowed13.3%(661)
Divorced15.7%(779)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red River County, Texas?

Red River County, Texas has about 11,611 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red River County, Texas?

The typical household in Red River County, Texas earns about $48,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red River County, Texas expensive?

In Red River County, Texas, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Red River County, Texas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Red River County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red River County, Texas?

About 15.6% of people in Red River County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red River County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Red River County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,706 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9505.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 75426ZIP 75436ZIP 75417ZIP 75554ZIP 75550ZIP 75412
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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