119th Congress · TX-26
Texas's 26th Congressional District
Texas's 26th Congressional District (TX-26) has a population of 801,992. The median household income is $113,835 and the median age is 37.9.
801,992
Population
408
People / sq mi
$113,835
Median Income
37.9
Median Age
TX-26 covers 1,966 sq mi of land at 408.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$113,835
Median Household Income
$53,746
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$398,100
Median Home Value
$1,737
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
46.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Texas's 26th Congressional District (TX-26) has a population of 801,992 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 26th Congressional District is $113,835, with a per capita income of $53,746.
Texas's 26th Congressional District is 63.9% White, 9.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Texas's 26th 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.
The poverty rate is what most separates Texas's 26th Congressional District from the typical congressional district: 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 801,992 residents, Texas's 26th Congressional District is a congressional district in Texas.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $113,835, putting Texas's 26th Congressional District near the top of US congressional districts. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $398,100, with typical rent around $1,737.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US congressional districts — 46.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.