119th Congress · TX-17
Texas's 17th Congressional District
Texas's 17th Congressional District (TX-17) has a population of 784,812. The median household income is $66,048 and the median age is 35.9.
784,812
Population
75
People / sq mi
$66,048
Median Income
35.9
Median Age
TX-17 covers 10,437 sq mi of land at 75.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
Economy & Income
$66,048
Median Household Income
$33,238
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$217,500
Median Home Value
$1,155
Median Rent
62.5%
Homeownership
Education
87.6%
High School+
26.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Texas's 17th Congressional District (TX-17) has a population of 784,812 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Texas's 17th Congressional District is $66,048, with a per capita income of $33,238.
Texas's 17th Congressional District is 62.5% White, 14.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Texas's 17th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
What distinguishes Texas's 17th Congressional District is density: among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, around 75 people per square mile. With 784,812 residents, Texas's 17th Congressional District is a congressional district in Texas.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $66,048, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 10.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $217,500, with typical rent around $1,155.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 26.5%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.