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Young County

Texas · 17,867 residents · 914.498 sq mi
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Young County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,867
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+4%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,158
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,499 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,020
+80%since 2000
from $16,710 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+53%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(15,519)
Black1.2%(217)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,906)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(4,899)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(13,409)
Black1%(174)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(3,508)
Asian0.5%(86)
Other1.5%(265)
Diversity Score46%(8,222)
Segregation Score9.6%(1,723)
Diversity Score
46
+69%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Young County, Texas?

Young County, Texas has about 17,867 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Young County, Texas earns about $52,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Young County, Texas expensive?

In Young County, Texas, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Young County, Texas?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Young County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Young County, Texas?

About 14.1% of people in Young County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Young County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Young County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 259 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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