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Stephens County

Texas · 9,630 residents · 896.721 sq mi
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Stephens County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,691. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,630
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Stephens County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,691
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,573
+26%since 2000
from $15,475 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing13%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(7,861)
Black2.9%(277)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,418)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(3,680)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(7,289)
Black2%(195)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(2,011)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0.5%(50)
Diversity Score47%(4,527)
Diversity Score
47
+24%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+2%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens County, Texas?

Stephens County, Texas has about 9,630 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stephens County, Texas earns about $35,691 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 $57,600, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens County, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 19.9% 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 620 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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