Duval County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 165th-largest in Texas

The population of Duval County, Texas is 9,824 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 165th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $50,081, the median home value is $86,400, and the median age is 35.9.

The population of Duval County has declined 18.1% since 2010 (11,705 → 9,585), a -1.42% annualized rate.

Duval County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

9,824

Population

-1.42%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,081

Median Income

$86,400

Median Home Value

Duval County covers 1,793 sq mi of land at 5.5 people per square mile.

About Duval County, TX

Duval County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 3.1% of the population. Duval County is a county in Texas with a population of 9,824.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $50,081, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 18.2%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $86,400, with typical rent around $737.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 7.0%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Duval County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Duval County had a population of 11,705 in 2010 and 9,585 in 2024, a -18.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,778 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.36%.

Duval County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

9,585

Population (2024)

11,705

Population (2010)

11,778

Peak (2011)

-1.36%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	11,705	-	-	estimate
2011	11,778	+73	+0.62%	estimate
2012	11,564	-214	-1.82%	estimate
2013	11,563	-1	-0.01%	estimate
2014	11,487	-76	-0.66%	estimate
2015	11,313	-174	-1.51%	estimate
2016	11,411	+98	+0.87%	estimate
2017	11,239	-172	-1.51%	estimate
2018	11,124	-115	-1.02%	estimate
2019	11,139	+15	+0.13%	estimate
2020	9,810	-1,329	-11.93%	estimate
2021	9,999	+189	+1.93%	estimate
2022	9,688	-311	-3.11%	estimate
2023	9,626	-62	-0.64%	estimate
2024	9,585	-41	-0.43%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.8%
Black or African American	0.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.9

Median Age

48.6%

Female

51.4%

Male

15.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

8.5%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

7.8%

20–24

3.8%

25–34

15.8%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

10.3%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

8.0%

75–84

6.3%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 21.7% · Seniors (65+): 15.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,081$-26,211 vs state
Mean household income	$60,248
Per-capita income	$23,379
Poverty rate	18.2%+7.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.0%
Employment-to-population	46.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.0%

Agriculture

27.0%

Construction

7.5%

Education & health care

5.7%

Manufacturing

5.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

Public administration

3.7%

Retail trade

2.8%

The largest employment sector in Duval County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

70.3%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

28.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$86,400$-174,000 vs state

Median home value

$737

Median rent

71.0%

Homeownership rate

4,430

Total housing units

67.5%

Occupied

32.5%

Vacant

29.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

78.0%

With health insurance

76.3%

With broadband internet

3.1%

Foreign-born

5.5%

Veterans (18+)

22.7%

With a disability

47.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

73.6%

High School+

7.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Duval County, Texas has a population of 9,824 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 165th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 5 people per square mile.

The population of Duval County has declined 18.1% since 2010 (11,705 → 9,585), a -1.42% annualized rate.

The median household income in Duval County, Texas is $50,081, with mean (average) household income of $60,248 and per-capita income of $23,379. 18.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Duval County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Duval County, Texas is 35.9 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.

The median home value in Duval County is $86,400 and median monthly rent is $737. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,430 total housing units, 32.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Duval County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Duval County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.