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Tarrant County

Texas · 2,110,640 residents · 865.249 sq mi
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Tarrant County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,306. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,110,640
+46%since 2000
from 1,446,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,439 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 1,671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+9%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.4M1.7M2.0M2.3M1990201020202024Tarrant County
20242.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,306
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,045
+51%since 2000
from $22,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,142
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+55%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(895,253)
Black12.6%(182,713)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(285,290)
Asian3.6%(52,057)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(978,426)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(904,884)
Black17%(358,645)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(620,907)
Asian6.1%(127,783)
Other3.3%(70,444)
Diversity Score86%(1,814,565)
Segregation Score41.5%(875,576)
Diversity Score
86
+27%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Tarrant County to nearby counties

TARRANT COUNTY VS
Johnson County
Income$84,859+21%
Home value$285,900+36%
Population218,048−90%
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TARRANT COUNTY VS
Dallas County
Income$76,547+9%
Home value$303,000+45%
Population2,661,397+18%
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TARRANT COUNTY VS
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Income$104,443+49%
Home value$375,900+79%
Population184,767−92%
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TARRANT COUNTY VS
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Income$111,498+59%
Home value$437,200+109%
Population1,069,346−52%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tarrant County, Texas?

Tarrant County, Texas has about 2,110,640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tarrant County, Texas earns about $70,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tarrant County, Texas expensive?

In Tarrant County, Texas, the median home is worth about $209,600, and the typical rent is about $1,142 a month.

How educated are people in Tarrant County, Texas?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tarrant County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tarrant County, Texas?

About 11.4% of people in Tarrant County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tarrant County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tarrant County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 940,537 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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