Young County, Texas
Located in Texas, Young County has a population of 18,029 residents and a median age of 41.6 years, making it the #1,987 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median home value is $175,800, and the median household income is $68,010, which is 9% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Young County, 24.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.8% below the national average, ranking #1,371 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Young County is 71.2 years. 21.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 21.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.8% of adults in Young County smoke , 38.7% are obese , and 21.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 24.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 23.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 28.6 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.1% of children in Young County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 32.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Young County is 63.9%. The mean commute time is 18.5 min, which is 32.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Young County voted Republican with a margin of 76.2%. The vote was 11.6% Dem / 87.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.5 toward Republicans .
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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.