Fannin County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 85th-largest in Texas
The population of Fannin County, Texas is 36,525 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $68,377, the median home value is $213,500, and the median age is 40.7.
The population of Fannin County has grown 13.9% since 2010 (33,922 → 38,650), a +0.94% annualized rate.
36,525
Population
+0.94%
Annual growth
42
People / sq mi
$68,377
Median Income
$213,500
Median Home Value
Fannin County covers 878 sq mi of land at 41.6 people per square mile.
About Fannin County, TX
Fannin County is a county in Texas with a population of 36,525. It ranks #85 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 40.7, older than the national median. The population is 53.4% male and 46.6% female.
The median household income in Fannin County is $68,377, below the US median of $74,580. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $213,500, with monthly rent averaging $994. The homeownership rate of 75.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Fannin County reflects 20.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.0 minutes each way.
Fannin County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fannin County had a population of 33,922 in 2010 and 38,650 in 2024, a 13.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,650 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.94%.
38,650
Population (2024)
33,922
Population (2010)
38,650
Peak (2024)
0.94%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,922 |
| 2011 | 33,884 |
| 2012 | 33,601 |
| 2013 | 33,509 |
| 2014 | 33,606 |
| 2015 | 33,501 |
| 2016 | 33,937 |
| 2017 | 34,570 |
| 2018 | 35,258 |
| 2019 | 35,554 |
| 2020 | 35,977 |
| 2021 | 36,902 |
| 2022 | 37,237 |
| 2023 | 37,865 |
| 2024 | 38,650 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.7
Median Age
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Male
17.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 17.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,377$-7,915 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,746 |
| Per-capita income | $34,865 |
| Poverty rate | 9.5%-1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fannin County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
73.6%
Public transit
12.9%
Work from home
32.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$213,500$-46,900 vs state
Median home value
$994
Median rent
75.5%
Homeownership rate
14,743
Total housing units
86.8%
Occupied
13.2%
Vacant
24.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.2%
With health insurance
91.9%
With broadband internet
24.0%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans (18+)
14.6%
With a disability
89.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.8%
High School+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fannin County, Texas has a population of 36,525 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 42 people per square mile.
The population of Fannin County has grown 13.9% since 2010 (33,922 → 38,650), a +0.94% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fannin County, Texas is $68,377, with mean (average) household income of $94,746 and per-capita income of $34,865. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fannin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.4%), Black or African American (6.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fannin County, Texas is 40.7 years. Residents are 46.6% female and 53.4% male.
The median home value in Fannin County is $213,500 and median monthly rent is $994. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,743 total housing units, 13.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fannin County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Fannin 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.