College Station, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of College Station, Texas is 122,280 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $51,776, the median home value is $326,500, and the median age is 22.9.
The population has grown 35.2% since 2010 (94,666 → 128,023).
122,280
Population
2390
People / sq mi
$51,776
Median Income
$326,500
Median Home Value
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College Station covers 51.2 sq mi of land at 2390 people per square mile.
About College Station, TX
College Station skews on age — the median resident is 22.9, younger than the national median. College Station is a city in Texas with a population of 122,280. It ranks #31 among cities in Texas by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $51,776, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.9%, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $326,500, with typical rent around $1,168.
About 57.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Around 12.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
College Station city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of College Station city had a population of 94,666 in 2010 and 128,023 in 2024, a 35.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 128,023 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.19%.
128,023
Population (2024)
94,666
Population (2010)
128,023
Peak (2024)
2.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 94,666 |
| 2011 | 95,671 |
| 2012 | 97,761 |
| 2013 | 100,601 |
| 2014 | 103,469 |
| 2015 | 108,952 |
| 2016 | 111,068 |
| 2017 | 114,483 |
| 2018 | 116,035 |
| 2019 | 117,911 |
| 2020 | 120,779 |
| 2021 | 122,696 |
| 2022 | 124,587 |
| 2023 | 126,838 |
| 2024 | 128,023 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,776
Median Household Income
$32,123
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$326,500
Median Home Value
$1,168
Median Rent
35.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.6%
High School+
57.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.3%
Drive Alone
70.8%
Public Transit
12.1%
Work From Home
17.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.4%
Foreign Born
79.1%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
91.9%
Health Insurance
98.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 34.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.6% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
College Station, Texas has a population of 122,280 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in College Station, Texas is $51,776, with 11.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in College Station, Texas is $326,500, with median monthly rent at $1,168 and a homeownership rate of 35.9%.
The median age in College Station, Texas is 22.9 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
The population has grown 35.2% since 2010 (94,666 → 128,023).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.