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Terrell County

Texas · 984 residents · 2,357.958 sq mi
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Terrell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,403. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $42,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
984
−9%since 2000
from 1,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+6%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6528591K1K1K1990201020202024Terrell County
2024835
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,403
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,871
+38%since 2000
from $13,721 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−55.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
59.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+8%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(525)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(684)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(495)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(467)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.7%(627)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−6%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
44.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrell County, Texas?

Terrell County, Texas has about 984 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Terrell County, Texas earns about $35,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrell County, Texas expensive?

In Terrell County, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,600, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Terrell County, Texas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Terrell County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrell County, Texas?

About 16.5% of people in Terrell County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrell County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrell County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 426 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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