Texas Demographics
What is the population of Texas?
There are 59,280,686 residents in Texas, with a median age of 35. Of this, 49.9% are males and 50.1% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.13% of the resident pool in Texas, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.86%. Additionally, 10.01% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 50,185,048 people in Texas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 59,280,686 | 102.7% |
| Male Population | 29,579,974 | 102.3% |
| Female Population | 29,700,712 | 103.2% |
Male Population 49.9%
Female Population 50.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 48,096,212 | 102.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,250,132 | 108.7% |
| Not Citizen | 5,934,342 | 101.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.13%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.86%
Not Citizen 10.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 436,138 | 119.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,509,864 | 93.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,273,556 | 101.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,175,884 | 103.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 50,185,048 | 103.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.74%
Moved from Same County 7.7%
Moved from Same State 3.88%
Moved from Different State 2.01%
Same House as Last Year 85.67%
What are the employment statistics in Texas?
White-collar workers make up 77.03% of the working population in Texas, while blue-collar employees account for 22.97%. There are also 5,989,156 entrepreneurs in Texas (10.59% of the workforce); 39,252,180 workers employed in private companies (69.4%); and 7,947,652 people working in governmental institutions (14.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 43,569,940 | 308.4% |
| Blue Collar | 12,993,052 | 301.2% |
White Collar 77.03%
Blue Collar 22.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,989,156 | 311.3% |
| Private Companies | 39,252,180 | 303.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,947,652 | 316.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,374,004 | 318.3% |
Self Employees 10.59%
Private Companies 69.4%
Governmental Workers 14.05%
Not for Profit Companies 5.97%
How many households are there in Texas?
There are a total of 21,494,480 households in Texas, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.02% of these Texas households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.98%. Additionally, 35.11% of households have children and 64.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 21,494,480 | 104.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -26.7% |
| Family Households | 14,620,696 | 103.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,873,784 | 107.2% |
Family Households 68.02%
Non-Family Households 31.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,547,492 | 102.1% |
| Households without Children | 13,946,988 | 106.5% |
Households with Children 35.11%
Households without Children 64.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Texas?
The average annual household income in Texas is $106,819, while the median household income sits at $76,292 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $82,249, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $91,649. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,078 and $55,974, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $106,819 | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income | $76,292 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7,867,112 | 100.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 49,483,732 | 103.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Texas?
There are 23,781,616 housing units in Texas, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 21,494,480 occupied housing units in Texas, 62.56% are owner-occupied, while 37.44% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $295,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,343 per month in Texas.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 23,781,616 | 104.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 754,662 | 99.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 668,664 | 96.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,632,626 | 96.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,907,298 | 97.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,211,248 | 97.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,596,806 | 100.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,189,002 | 95.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,260,322 | 101.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,013,806 | 119.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 547,182 | 327.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,494,480 | 104.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,447,458 | 105.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,047,022 | 104.0% |
Owner Occupied 62.56%
Renter Occupied 37.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,564,064 | 104.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,883,394 | 106.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $295,800 | 8.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $208,800 | 11.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,343 | 6.2% |
With Mortgage 56.25%
Without Mortgage 43.75%
What is the level of education in Texas?
Approximately 33.31% of the population in Texas holds a high school degree (that's 14,762,712 residents), while 22.28% have attained a college certificate (9,872,022 locals) and 19.72% have a bachelor's degree (8,737,658 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,957,832 | 99.7% |
| Some High School | 14,762,712 | 100.1% |
| Some College | 9,872,022 | 83.1% |
| Associate Degree | 3,330,250 | 108.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,737,658 | 107.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,655,152 | 110.9% |
No High School 6.67%
Some High School 33.31%
Some College 22.28%
Associate Degree 7.51%
Bachelor's Degree 19.72%
Graduate Degree 10.5%
What is the marital status of Texas residents?
A total of 15,770,830 people in Texas have never been married (which represents 32.94% of the total population), while 24,101,308 of them are wedded (50.34%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 955,248 (2%) and 4,759,182 (9.94%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,770,830 | 102.6% |
| Married | 24,101,308 | 103.3% |
| Separated | 955,248 | 97.8% |
| Widowed | 2,290,782 | 102.2% |
| Divorced | 4,759,182 | 102.5% |
Never Married 32.94%
Married 50.34%
Separated 2%
Widowed 4.78%
Divorced 9.94%
What are the most common means of transportation in Texas?
The top three means of transportation people in Texas use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 23,231,258 residents commute by car, 404,202 prefer going to work by walking and 227,530 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 23,231,258 | 99.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 227,530 | 86.1% |
| Railroad | 9,972 | 61.8% |
| Ferryboat | 2,408 | 81.5% |
| Bicycle | 58,584 | 90.1% |
| Motorcycle | 30,746 | 98.0% |
| TaxiCab | 34,232 | 123.9% |
| Walk | 404,202 | 100.7% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.