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Red River County

Texas · 11,587 residents · 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 $37,135. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,727 residents. 16% 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 $77,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,587
−19%since 2000
from 14,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+19%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Red River County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,135
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,895
+59%since 2000
from $15,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+52%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(10,868)
Black17.7%(2,538)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(669)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(6,630)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(8,499)
Black15%(1,738)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(766)
Asian0.4%(51)
Other3.1%(362)
Diversity Score52.1%(6,040)
Segregation Score31.5%(3,652)
Diversity Score
52
+13%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red River County, Texas?

Red River County, Texas has about 11,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red River County, Texas earns about $37,135 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Red River County, Texas?

About 15.7% 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 20.2% 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 2,730 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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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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