2023 ACS Census Data · Population 43,244
Erath County is a small county in Texas with a population of 43,244. The median household income is $65,351, near the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9%, median home value is $251,900, and 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 35% above the national average.
Population
43,244
2023 estimate
Rank #1139 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$65,351
Household
Rank #1396 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$251,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #767 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
32.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #567 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
16.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% above Texas avg·0% above national avg
Poverty Rate
7% below Texas avg·6% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above Texas avg·10% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,116
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
46% above Texas avg·20% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% above Texas avg·22% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% below Texas avg·13% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
37% below Texas avg·33% below national avg
Housing Units
18,515
Households
16,379
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,692
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
51% above Texas avg·35% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Texas avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
18.7%
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