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Tyler County

Texas · 21,766 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 $35,346. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,100. 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 42.1
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
21,766
+4%since 2000
from 20,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,346
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,808 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,450
+27%since 2000
from $15,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−53.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(17,290)
Black11.9%(2,491)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(742)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(7,229)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(17,507)
Black10.9%(2,376)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,487)
Asian0.2%(49)
Other1.6%(351)
Diversity Score42.1%(9,154)
Diversity Score
42
+21%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyler County, Texas?

Tyler County, Texas has about 21,766 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tyler County, Texas earns about $35,346 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Tyler County, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 18.3% 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 5,120 residents, a change of about 31 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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