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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Tyler County

Texas · 20,871 residents · 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 $29,808. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,400. Households here earn about 25% 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
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,871
+25%since 1990
from 16,646 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
−3%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Tyler County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,808
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,647 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,367
+58%since 1990
from $9,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$432
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
84.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
15.9% rent
1.6
−14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(14,513)
Black12%(1,994)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(193)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score30.4%(5,056)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(17,290)
Black11.9%(2,491)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(742)
Asian0.2%(41)
Diversity Score34.6%(7,229)
35
+14%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 27.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyler County, Texas?

Tyler County, Texas has about 20,871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tyler County, Texas earns about $29,808 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 $46,400, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Tyler County, Texas?

About 9.7% 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 15.8% 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 4,225 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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