Young County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48503 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,029 | — | #1,987 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,010 | -9.5% | #1,342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,635 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,800 | -37.6% | #1,695 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $862 | -25.9% | #1,664 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +31.0% | #2,218 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Young County has a population of 18,029, making it the #1,987 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Young County is $68,010, ranking #1,342 out of 3,222 counties — 9.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Young County is $175,800 (-37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $862/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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81.4% of residents in Young County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.3% below the national rate.
About Young County, Texas
Young County, Texas has a total population of 18,029, making it the 1,987th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Young County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Young County is $68,010, which ranks #1,342 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Young County is $175,800, 37.6% below the national median. Renters in Young County pay a median gross rent of $862 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Young County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.5 min.
Young County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Young 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.