Red River County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 157th-largest in Texas
The population of Red River County, Texas is 11,621 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 157th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $46,912, the median home value is $133,800, and the median age is 49.1.
The population of Red River County has declined 9.1% since 2010 (12,873 → 11,696), a -0.68% annualized rate.
11,621
Population
-0.68%
Annual growth
11
People / sq mi
$46,912
Median Income
$133,800
Median Home Value
Red River County covers 1,044 sq mi of land at 11.1 people per square mile.
About Red River County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Red River County: a median age of 49.1, older than the national median. Red River County is a county in Texas with a population of 11,621.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $46,912, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 18.4%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $133,800, with typical rent around $902.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 11.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Red River County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Red River County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Red River County had a population of 12,873 in 2010 and 11,696 in 2024, a -9.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,873 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.67%.
11,696
Population (2024)
12,873
Population (2010)
12,873
Peak (2010)
-0.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,873 |
| 2011 | 12,681 |
| 2012 | 12,721 |
| 2013 | 12,484 |
| 2014 | 12,443 |
| 2015 | 12,344 |
| 2016 | 12,175 |
| 2017 | 12,167 |
| 2018 | 12,141 |
| 2019 | 12,095 |
| 2020 | 11,556 |
| 2021 | 11,560 |
| 2022 | 11,594 |
| 2023 | 11,651 |
| 2024 | 11,696 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.1% |
| Black or African American | 16.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.1
Median Age
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Male
25.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.5% · Seniors (65+): 25.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $46,912$-29,380 vs state |
| Mean household income | $62,897 |
| Per-capita income | $28,337 |
| Poverty rate | 18.4%+7.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Red River County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
74.0%
Public transit
11.0%
Work from home
30.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$133,800$-126,600 vs state
Median home value
$902
Median rent
70.4%
Homeownership rate
6,186
Total housing units
80.7%
Occupied
19.3%
Vacant
29.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.6%
With health insurance
85.4%
With broadband internet
22.2%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
18.8%
With a disability
95.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.1%
High School+
15.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Red River County, Texas has a population of 11,621 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 157th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 11 people per square mile.
The population of Red River County has declined 9.1% since 2010 (12,873 → 11,696), a -0.68% annualized rate.
The median household income in Red River County, Texas is $46,912, with mean (average) household income of $62,897 and per-capita income of $28,337. 18.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Red River County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.1%), Black or African American (16.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Red River County, Texas is 49.1 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
The median home value in Red River County is $133,800 and median monthly rent is $902. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,186 total housing units, 19.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Red River County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Red River 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.