CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Stephens County

Texas · 9,674 residents · 896.721 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Stephens County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,200. 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 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,674
+7%since 1990
from 9,010 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+6%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Stephens County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,203 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,475
+50%since 1990
from $10,343 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.6%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−19%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Stephens County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(8,245)
Black3.1%(281)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(820)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score35.8%(3,225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(7,861)
Black2.9%(277)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,418)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score38%(3,680)
Diversity Score
38
+6%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Stephens County

Clearwater County
Pop 9,118
Coosa County
Pop 10,161
Yuma County
Pop 9,896
Modoc County
Pop 8,426
Places similar to Stephens County
Head to head

Compare Stephens County to nearby counties

STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Eastland County
Income$53,549+81%
Home value$134,800+205%
Population18,143+93%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Shackelford County
Income$73,047+147%
Home value$174,800+295%
Population3,197−66%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Palo Pinto County
Income$67,674+129%
Home value$198,000+348%
Population30,791+228%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Young County
Income$68,010+130%
Home value$175,800+298%
Population18,154+94%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens County, Texas?

Stephens County, Texas has about 9,674 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stephens County, Texas earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephens County, Texas expensive?

In Stephens County, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens County, Texas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stephens County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephens County, Texas?

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

Has Stephens County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stephens County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 664 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

3 census tracts
Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9503
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 76424ZIP 76429
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Texas
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →