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
Remote work is unusually prominent in Fannin County: 12.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 36,525 residents, Fannin County is a county in Texas.
The typical household here earns about $68,377, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $213,500, with typical rent around $994.
Roughly 20.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 12.9% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Fannin County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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.
Fannin County, TX Climate
Fannin County, TX has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) and receives about 1104 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
1104
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 41° | 53 mm |
| February | 8° / 46° | 78 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 99 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 98 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 150 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 111 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 74 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 57 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 119 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 106 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 89 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 70 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Fannin County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Fannin County, TX are typically May, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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