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Population Review

Tom Green County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 38th-largest in Texas

The population of Tom Green County, Texas is 119,398 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $66,254, the median home value is $186,700, and the median age is 35.8.

The population of Tom Green County has grown 8.5% since 2010 (110,675 → 120,103), a +0.59% annualized rate.

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

119,398

Population

+0.59%

Annual growth

78

People / sq mi

$66,254

Median Income

$186,700

Median Home Value

Tom Green County covers 1,522 sq mi of land at 78.4 people per square mile.

About Tom Green County, TX

Age is the most distinctive thing about Tom Green County: a median age of 35.8, younger than the national median. Tom Green County is a county in Texas with a population of 119,398. It ranks #38 among counties in Texas by population.

The typical household here earns about $66,254, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $186,700, with typical rent around $1,125.

25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 7.7% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Tom Green County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Tom Green County had a population of 110,675 in 2010 and 120,103 in 2024, a 8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 120,201 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.

2020 · 120K20102024
Tom Green County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

120,103

Population (2024)

110,675

Population (2010)

120,201

Peak (2020)

0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010110,675
2011111,761
2012113,324
2013114,708
2014116,366
2015117,574
2016117,742
2017117,745
2018118,299
2019119,429
2020120,201
2021119,242
2022119,006
2023119,334
2024120,103

Race & Ethnicity

White69.0%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

35.8

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

16.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
7.4%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
10.0%
55–59
5.8%
60–64
5.6%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
4.6%
85+
2.1%

Children (under 15): 19.9% · Seniors (65+): 16.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$66,254$-10,038 vs state
Mean household income$87,666
Per-capita income$34,888
Poverty rate7.9%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate1.9%
Employment-to-population59.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.4%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Education & health care
8.8%
Construction
8.8%
Public administration
8.0%
Information
5.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.2%

The largest employment sector in Tom Green County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

75.0%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

19.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$186,700$-73,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,125

Median rent

66.8%

Homeownership rate

51,949

Total housing units

88.7%

Occupied

11.3%

Vacant

33.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.5%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

21.5%

Foreign-born

9.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.2%

With a disability

76.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.2%

High School+

25.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tom Green County, Texas has a population of 119,398 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 78 people per square mile.

The population of Tom Green County has grown 8.5% since 2010 (110,675 → 120,103), a +0.59% annualized rate.

The median household income in Tom Green County, Texas is $66,254, with mean (average) household income of $87,666 and per-capita income of $34,888. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Tom Green County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.0%), Black or African American (3.8%), 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 Tom Green County, Texas is 35.8 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Tom Green County is $186,700 and median monthly rent is $1,125. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 51,949 total housing units, 11.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Tom Green County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Tom Green 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.