Navarro County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Texas
The population of Navarro County, Texas is 53,735 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $59,310, the median home value is $159,900, and the median age is 37.4.
The population of Navarro County has grown 18.1% since 2010 (47,870 → 56,533), a +1.20% annualized rate.
53,735
Population
+1.20%
Annual growth
53
People / sq mi
$59,310
Median Income
$159,900
Median Home Value
Navarro County covers 1,010 sq mi of land at 53.2 people per square mile.
About Navarro County, TX
Navarro County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 15.5% of the population. With 53,735 residents, Navarro County is a county in Texas.
Median household income is $59,310, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.1%, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $159,900, with typical rent around $1,039.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.3%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Navarro County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Navarro County had a population of 47,870 in 2010 and 56,533 in 2024, a 18.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,533 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.21%.
56,533
Population (2024)
47,870
Population (2010)
56,533
Peak (2024)
1.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,870 |
| 2011 | 48,072 |
| 2012 | 48,157 |
| 2013 | 48,036 |
| 2014 | 47,907 |
| 2015 | 48,167 |
| 2016 | 48,403 |
| 2017 | 48,744 |
| 2018 | 49,556 |
| 2019 | 49,978 |
| 2020 | 52,861 |
| 2021 | 53,667 |
| 2022 | 54,775 |
| 2023 | 55,719 |
| 2024 | 56,533 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.4
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
16.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,310$-16,982 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,388 |
| Per-capita income | $27,846 |
| Poverty rate | 12.1%+1.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Navarro County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
80.6%
Public transit
6.3%
Work from home
27.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$159,900$-100,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,039
Median rent
68.0%
Homeownership rate
21,790
Total housing units
84.8%
Occupied
15.2%
Vacant
32.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
81.3%
With health insurance
91.5%
With broadband internet
15.5%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans (18+)
17.5%
With a disability
74.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
79.4%
High School+
17.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Navarro County, Texas has a population of 53,735 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 53 people per square mile.
The population of Navarro County has grown 18.1% since 2010 (47,870 → 56,533), a +1.20% annualized rate.
The median household income in Navarro County, Texas is $59,310, with mean (average) household income of $79,388 and per-capita income of $27,846. 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Navarro County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (61.2%), Black or African American (10.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Navarro County, Texas is 37.4 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Navarro County is $159,900 and median monthly rent is $1,039. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,790 total housing units, 15.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Navarro County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Navarro 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.