Cass County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 97th-largest in Texas
The population of Cass County, Texas is 28,582 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $54,328, the median home value is $133,500, and the median age is 43.8.
The population of Cass County has declined 6.0% since 2010 (30,457 → 28,622), a -0.44% annualized rate.
28,582
Population
-0.44%
Annual growth
31
People / sq mi
$54,328
Median Income
$133,500
Median Home Value
Cass County covers 937 sq mi of land at 30.5 people per square mile.
About Cass County, TX
Among US counties, Cass County stands out first on household income: a median of $54,328, below the US median of $78,538. With 28,582 residents, Cass County is a county in Texas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,328, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.6%, close to the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $133,500, with typical rent around $821.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 5.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Cass County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cass County had a population of 30,457 in 2010 and 28,622 in 2024, a -6.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,457 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.43%.
28,622
Population (2024)
30,457
Population (2010)
30,457
Peak (2010)
-0.43%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,457 |
| 2011 | 30,279 |
| 2012 | 30,032 |
| 2013 | 30,235 |
| 2014 | 30,119 |
| 2015 | 30,137 |
| 2016 | 30,048 |
| 2017 | 29,958 |
| 2018 | 30,125 |
| 2019 | 30,002 |
| 2020 | 28,443 |
| 2021 | 28,579 |
| 2022 | 28,530 |
| 2023 | 28,668 |
| 2024 | 28,622 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.7% |
| Black or African American | 16.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.8
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
22.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 22.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $54,328$-21,964 vs state |
| Mean household income | $71,132 |
| Per-capita income | $29,362 |
| Poverty rate | 12.6%+2.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cass County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
86.5%
Public transit
5.9%
Work from home
25.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$133,500$-126,900 vs state
Median home value
$821
Median rent
77.5%
Homeownership rate
13,963
Total housing units
84.3%
Occupied
15.7%
Vacant
22.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.7%
With health insurance
89.2%
With broadband internet
23.8%
Foreign-born
9.8%
Veterans (18+)
20.7%
With a disability
96.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.3%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cass County, Texas has a population of 28,582 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 31 people per square mile.
The population of Cass County has declined 6.0% since 2010 (30,457 → 28,622), a -0.44% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cass County, Texas is $54,328, with mean (average) household income of $71,132 and per-capita income of $29,362. 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cass County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.7%), Black or African American (16.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cass County, Texas is 43.8 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Cass County is $133,500 and median monthly rent is $821. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,963 total housing units, 15.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cass County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Cass County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.