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Van Zandt County

Texas · 59,541 residents · 842.572 sq mi
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Van Zandt County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,203. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,541
+24%since 2000
from 48,140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+10%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K43K50K58K65K1990201020202024Van Zandt County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,203
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,029 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,111
+78%since 2000
from $16,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(42,619)
Black2.9%(1,390)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(3,201)
Asian0.2%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(10,981)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(47,986)
Black2.5%(1,517)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(7,071)
Asian0.5%(272)
Other2.1%(1,269)
Diversity Score37.8%(22,493)
Segregation Score19.5%(11,605)
Diversity Score
38
+66%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 30.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Zandt County, Texas?

Van Zandt County, Texas has about 59,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Zandt County, Texas earns about $57,203 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 $152,200, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Van Zandt County, Texas?

About 15.8% 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 12.7% 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 21,597 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9509.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9510.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9508.01Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9509.02Census Tract 9510.01Census Tract 9508.02
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 75103ZIP 75169ZIP 75147ZIP 75140ZIP 75754ZIP 75117ZIP 75790ZIP 75127
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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