Erath County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 77th-largest in Texas
The population of Erath County, Texas is 43,244 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $65,351, the median home value is $251,900, and the median age is 31.9.
The population of Erath County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (37,913 → 44,496), a +1.15% annualized rate.
43,244
Population
+1.15%
Annual growth
40
People / sq mi
$65,351
Median Income
$251,900
Median Home Value
Erath County covers 1,083 sq mi of land at 39.9 people per square mile.
About Erath County, TX
Erath County is a county in Texas with a population of 43,244. It ranks #77 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 31.9, younger than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The median household income in Erath County is $65,351, below the US median of $74,580. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $251,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,134. The homeownership rate of 63.8% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Erath County reflects 32.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.0 minutes each way.
Erath County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Erath County had a population of 37,913 in 2010 and 44,496 in 2024, a 17.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,496 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.15%.
44,496
Population (2024)
37,913
Population (2010)
44,496
Peak (2024)
1.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,913 |
| 2011 | 38,925 |
| 2012 | 39,408 |
| 2013 | 39,893 |
| 2014 | 40,525 |
| 2015 | 41,200 |
| 2016 | 41,375 |
| 2017 | 41,744 |
| 2018 | 42,251 |
| 2019 | 42,536 |
| 2020 | 42,719 |
| 2021 | 43,387 |
| 2022 | 43,929 |
| 2023 | 44,439 |
| 2024 | 44,496 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
31.9
Median Age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
14.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 14.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,351$-10,941 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,705 |
| Per-capita income | $33,116 |
| Poverty rate | 9.6%-0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Erath County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
4.5%
Carpool
75.4%
Public transit
6.7%
Work from home
21.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$251,900$-8,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,134
Median rent
63.8%
Homeownership rate
18,515
Total housing units
88.5%
Occupied
11.5%
Vacant
36.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.9%
With health insurance
95.7%
With broadband internet
21.1%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
13.0%
With a disability
83.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.1%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Erath County, Texas has a population of 43,244 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 40 people per square mile.
The population of Erath County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (37,913 → 44,496), a +1.15% annualized rate.
The median household income in Erath County, Texas is $65,351, with mean (average) household income of $86,705 and per-capita income of $33,116. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Erath County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%), Black or African American (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Erath County, Texas is 31.9 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
The median home value in Erath County is $251,900 and median monthly rent is $1,134. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,515 total housing units, 11.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Erath County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Erath 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.