Terrell County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 247th-largest in Texas
The population of Terrell County, Texas is 851 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 247th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $46,989, the median home value is $152,200, and the median age is 60.9.
The population of Terrell County has declined 28.7% since 2010 (1,007 → 718), a -2.39% annualized rate.
851
Population
-2.39%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$46,989
Median Income
$152,200
Median Home Value
Terrell County covers 2,358 sq mi of land at 0.4 people per square mile.
About Terrell County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Terrell County: a median age of 60.9, older than the national median. Terrell County is a county in Texas with a population of 851.
The typical household earns $46,989, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 2.5% — below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $152,200.
College attainment is above the local norm at 32.3%, below the national 35.0%. About 7.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 12 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Terrell County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Terrell County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Terrell County had a population of 1,007 in 2010 and 718 in 2024, a -28.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,007 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -2.35%.
718
Population (2024)
1,007
Population (2010)
1,007
Peak (2010)
-2.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,007 |
| 2011 | 945 |
| 2012 | 917 |
| 2013 | 887 |
| 2014 | 906 |
| 2015 | 863 |
| 2016 | 815 |
| 2017 | 810 |
| 2018 | 792 |
| 2019 | 752 |
| 2020 | 750 |
| 2021 | 721 |
| 2022 | 693 |
| 2023 | 702 |
| 2024 | 718 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
60.9
Median Age
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Male
37.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 11.6% · Seniors (65+): 37.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $46,989$-29,303 vs state |
| Mean household income | $63,741 |
| Per-capita income | $35,603 |
| Poverty rate | 2.5%-8.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 44.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Terrell County is professional & business services, accounting for 33.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.0%
Carpool
73.4%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
12.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$152,200$-108,200 vs state
Median home value
-
Median rent
88.7%
Homeownership rate
663
Total housing units
68.3%
Occupied
31.7%
Vacant
11.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.5%
With health insurance
97.4%
With broadband internet
10.1%
Foreign-born
10.7%
Veterans (18+)
22.4%
With a disability
62.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.0%
High School+
32.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Terrell County, Texas has a population of 851 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 247th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Terrell County has declined 28.7% since 2010 (1,007 → 718), a -2.39% annualized rate.
The median household income in Terrell County, Texas is $46,989, with mean (average) household income of $63,741 and per-capita income of $35,603. 2.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Terrell County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Terrell County, Texas is 60.9 years. Residents are 46.2% female and 53.8% male.
The median home value in Terrell County is $152,200 and median monthly rent is -. 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 663 total housing units, 31.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Terrell County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 33.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Terrell 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.