Crockett County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 224th-largest in Texas
The population of Crockett County, Texas is 2,881 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 224th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $81,739, the median home value is $140,000, and the median age is 42.9.
The population of Crockett County has declined 24.4% since 2010 (3,701 → 2,799), a -1.98% annualized rate.
2,881
Population
-1.98%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$81,739
Median Income
$140,000
Median Home Value
Crockett County covers 2,807 sq mi of land at 1.0 people per square mile.
About Crockett County, TX
Crockett County is a county in Texas with a population of 2,881. It ranks #224 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 42.9, older than the national median. The population is 54.3% male and 45.7% female.
The median household income in Crockett County is $81,739, above the US median of $74,580. 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $140,000, with monthly rent averaging $585. The homeownership rate of 74.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Crockett County reflects 11.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.2 minutes each way.
Crockett County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Crockett County had a population of 3,701 in 2010 and 2,799 in 2024, a -24.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,791 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -1.93%.
2,799
Population (2024)
3,701
Population (2010)
3,791
Peak (2014)
-1.93%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,701 |
| 2011 | 3,655 |
| 2012 | 3,707 |
| 2013 | 3,765 |
| 2014 | 3,791 |
| 2015 | 3,736 |
| 2016 | 3,652 |
| 2017 | 3,528 |
| 2018 | 3,448 |
| 2019 | 3,468 |
| 2020 | 3,094 |
| 2021 | 3,015 |
| 2022 | 2,952 |
| 2023 | 2,842 |
| 2024 | 2,799 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.9
Median Age
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Male
21.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $81,739+$5,447 vs state |
| Mean household income | $97,081 |
| Per-capita income | $36,215 |
| Poverty rate | 1.6%-8.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Crockett County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.1%
Carpool
79.0%
Public transit
2.9%
Work from home
31.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$140,000$-120,400 vs state
Median home value
$585
Median rent
74.7%
Homeownership rate
1,739
Total housing units
67.6%
Occupied
32.4%
Vacant
25.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.6%
With health insurance
90.6%
With broadband internet
11.6%
Foreign-born
3.9%
Veterans (18+)
14.9%
With a disability
40.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
65.8%
High School+
11.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crockett County, Texas has a population of 2,881 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 224th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Crockett County has declined 24.4% since 2010 (3,701 → 2,799), a -1.98% annualized rate.
The median household income in Crockett County, Texas is $81,739, with mean (average) household income of $97,081 and per-capita income of $36,215. 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Crockett County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (37.1%), Black or African American (0.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Crockett County, Texas is 42.9 years. Residents are 45.7% female and 54.3% male.
The median home value in Crockett County is $140,000 and median monthly rent is $585. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,739 total housing units, 32.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Crockett County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Crockett 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.