Erath County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,794 | — | #1,123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,115 | -13.4% | #1,625 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.0 years | -17.7% | #3,131 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $269,100 | -4.5% | #788 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,146 | -1.5% | #633 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.4% | #2,229 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Erath County has a population of 43,794, making it the #1,123 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Erath County is $65,115, ranking #1,625 out of 3,222 counties — 13.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Erath County is $269,100 (-4.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,146/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.1%.
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84.8% of residents in Erath County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.6% below the national rate.
About Erath County, Texas
Erath County, Texas has a total population of 43,794, making it the 1,123rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Erath County is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Erath County is $65,115, which ranks #1,625 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Erath County is $269,100, 4.5% below the national median. Renters in Erath County pay a median gross rent of $1,146 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Erath County, 32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Erath County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Erath County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.