Terry County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 156th-largest in Texas
The population of Terry County, Texas is 11,699 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 156th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $45,905, the median home value is $111,200, and the median age is 35.7.
The population of Terry County has declined 8.5% since 2010 (12,681 → 11,602), a -0.63% annualized rate.
11,699
Population
-0.63%
Annual growth
13
People / sq mi
$45,905
Median Income
$111,200
Median Home Value
Terry County covers 889 sq mi of land at 13.2 people per square mile.
About Terry County, TX
Educational attainment is the headline number in Terry County: 11.0% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Terry County is a county in Texas with a population of 11,699.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $45,905, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 19.9%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $111,200, with typical rent around $813.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 11.0%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Terry County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Terry County had a population of 12,681 in 2010 and 11,602 in 2024, a -8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,796 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.62%.
11,602
Population (2024)
12,681
Population (2010)
12,796
Peak (2014)
-0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,681 |
| 2011 | 12,657 |
| 2012 | 12,630 |
| 2013 | 12,716 |
| 2014 | 12,796 |
| 2015 | 12,761 |
| 2016 | 12,767 |
| 2017 | 12,427 |
| 2018 | 12,311 |
| 2019 | 12,354 |
| 2020 | 11,790 |
| 2021 | 11,709 |
| 2022 | 11,462 |
| 2023 | 11,583 |
| 2024 | 11,602 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
35.7
Median Age
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Male
15.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.2% · Seniors (65+): 15.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $45,905$-30,387 vs state |
| Mean household income | $66,207 |
| Per-capita income | $24,987 |
| Poverty rate | 19.9%+9.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Terry County is agriculture, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.3%
Carpool
80.3%
Public transit
5.4%
Work from home
19.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$111,200$-149,200 vs state
Median home value
$813
Median rent
64.8%
Homeownership rate
4,796
Total housing units
89.1%
Occupied
10.9%
Vacant
35.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
76.8%
With health insurance
92.7%
With broadband internet
12.6%
Foreign-born
6.0%
Veterans (18+)
14.7%
With a disability
61.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
77.7%
High School+
11.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Terry County, Texas has a population of 11,699 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 156th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 13 people per square mile.
The population of Terry County has declined 8.5% since 2010 (12,681 → 11,602), a -0.63% annualized rate.
The median household income in Terry County, Texas is $45,905, with mean (average) household income of $66,207 and per-capita income of $24,987. 19.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Terry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (56.9%), Black or African American (4.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Terry County, Texas is 35.7 years. Residents are 46.9% female and 53.1% male.
The median home value in Terry County is $111,200 and median monthly rent is $813. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,796 total housing units, 10.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Terry County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Terry 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.