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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Van Zandt County

Texas · 48,140 residents · 842.572 sq mi
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Van Zandt County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,029. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

48,140
+27%since 1990
from 37,944 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+4%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K43K50K58K65K1990201020202024Van Zandt County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,029
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,072 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,930
+67%since 1990
from $10,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
80.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
19.2% rent
1.9
−12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(35,561)
Black3.6%(1,368)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,435)
Asian0.2%(79)
Diversity Score22.7%(8,604)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(42,619)
Black2.9%(1,390)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(3,201)
Asian0.2%(84)
Diversity Score22.8%(10,981)
23
+1%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 31.5 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 Van Zandt County, Texas?

Van Zandt County, Texas has about 48,140 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Van Zandt County, Texas?

The typical household in Van Zandt County, Texas earns about $35,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Zandt County, Texas expensive?

In Van Zandt County, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Van Zandt County, Texas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Van Zandt County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Zandt County, Texas?

About 13.3% of people in Van Zandt County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Zandt County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Zandt County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,196 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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