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Tyler County

Texas · 20,443 residents (2025 est.) · 924.39 sq mi
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Tyler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,396. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $157,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,238
−3%since 2000
from 20,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 22 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+11%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,443 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Tyler County
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(773)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(1,270)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(1,145)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(1,055)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,126)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.8%(2,582)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(2,695)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(2,359)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(2,695)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(2,573)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(1,499)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(466)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,396
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,808 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,047
+96%since 2000
from $15,367 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+13%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tyler County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(17,290)
Black11.9%(2,491)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(742)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(15,458)
Black10.7%(2,157)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,696)
Asian0.4%(87)
Other4.2%(840)
Diversity Score
50
+26%since 2009
from 39 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
38
−1%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7%(1,422)
Salvadoran0.2%(40)
Guatemalan0.1%(26)
Puerto Rican0.1%(18)
Honduran0.1%(17)
Cuban0%(6)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.2%(49)
Korean0.1%(12)
Chinese0%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American12.7%(2,573)
German10.4%(2,113)
English8.2%(1,668)
Irish6.4%(1,301)
French3.6%(721)
Italian2.1%(426)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(355)
Scottish1.3%(266)
Czech0.8%(154)
Polish0.6%(125)
Welsh0.6%(124)
British0.6%(113)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(75)
Russian0.3%(63)
Canadian0.3%(51)
Iranian0.2%(46)
Norwegian0.2%(31)
Swedish0.2%(31)
Hungarian0.1%(30)
Portuguese0.1%(20)
West Indian0.1%(19)
Haitian0.1%(19)
Arab0%(8)
Belgian0%(7)
Danish0%(6)
Finnish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 8.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.6%(3,267)
Married49.1%(4,633)
Widowed3.9%(370)
Divorced12.4%(1,175)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(1,743)
Married50.6%(3,851)
Widowed11.7%(891)
Divorced14.7%(1,120)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyler County, Texas?

Tyler County, Texas has about 20,238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tyler County, Texas earns about $55,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tyler County, Texas expensive?

In Tyler County, Texas, the median home is worth about $157,300, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Tyler County, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tyler County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tyler County, Texas?

About 17.9% of people in Tyler County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tyler County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tyler County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,592 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505
8 ZIP codes
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