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Population Review

Hunt County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 41st-largest in Texas

The population of Hunt County, Texas is 104,917 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $70,112, the median home value is $210,900, and the median age is 37.2.

The population of Hunt County has grown 37.5% since 2010 (86,367 → 118,729), a +2.30% annualized rate.

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

104,917

Population

+2.30%

Annual growth

125

People / sq mi

$70,112

Median Income

$210,900

Median Home Value

Hunt County covers 840 sq mi of land at 124.8 people per square mile.

About Hunt County, TX

Hunt County is a county in Texas with a population of 104,917. It ranks #41 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 37.2, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Hunt County is $70,112, below the US median of $74,580. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $210,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,184. The homeownership rate of 70.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hunt County reflects 21.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.2 minutes each way.

Hunt County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hunt County had a population of 86,367 in 2010 and 118,729 in 2024, a 37.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 118,729 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.31%.

2024 · 119K20102024

118,729

Population (2024)

86,367

Population (2010)

118,729

Peak (2024)

2.31%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201086,367
201186,688
201286,992
201387,447
201488,664
201589,708
201691,920
201794,058
201896,667
201998,559
2020100,250
2021103,596
2022108,532
2023113,754
2024118,729

Race & Ethnicity

White73.2%
Black or African American8.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

37.2

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

15.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.4%
55–59
6.2%
60–64
6.6%
65–74
9.4%
75–84
4.4%
85+
1.8%

Children (under 15): 20.1% · Seniors (65+): 15.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$70,112$-6,180 vs state
Mean household income$88,486
Per-capita income$32,446
Poverty rate9.4%-1.1% vs state
Unemployment rate3.4%
Employment-to-population57.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
22.0%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Finance & real estate
10.5%
Construction
10.1%
Education & health care
7.7%
Information
5.7%
Retail trade
5.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.5%

The largest employment sector in Hunt County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

78.4%

Public transit

8.8%

Work from home

32.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$210,900$-49,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,184

Median rent

70.8%

Homeownership rate

41,973

Total housing units

89.5%

Occupied

10.5%

Vacant

29.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

83.7%

With health insurance

95.1%

With broadband internet

24.0%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

15.4%

With a disability

85.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.3%

High School+

21.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hunt County, Texas has a population of 104,917 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest county in Texas. Population density is 125 people per square mile.

The population of Hunt County has grown 37.5% since 2010 (86,367 → 118,729), a +2.30% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hunt County, Texas is $70,112, with mean (average) household income of $88,486 and per-capita income of $32,446. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hunt County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.2%), Black or African American (8.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hunt County, Texas is 37.2 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Hunt County is $210,900 and median monthly rent is $1,184. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 41,973 total housing units, 10.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hunt County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.