Census ACS · #203 MSA
Tyler Metro Area
The Tyler, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 238,014 residents. The median household income is $71,923 and the median home value is $220,800.
238,014
Population
258
People / sq mi
$71,923
Median Income
$220,800
Median Home Value
The Tyler CBSA covers 921 sq mi of land at 258.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.0% |
| Black or African American | 16.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$71,923
Median Household Income
$34,785
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Tyler metro's price level is 92.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,923 has the buying power of $78,045 in average-priced US metros.
92.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$78,045
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,923
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$220,800
Median Home Value
$1,197
Median Rent
69.3%
Homeownership
Education
88.0%
High School+
27.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
8.9%
Work From Home
23.3 min
Avg Commute
20.9%
Foreign Born
Tyler spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tyler, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 238,014 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #203 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Tyler metro area is $71,923, with a per capita income of $34,785.
The Tyler, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Tyler, Tx CBSA (46340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Tyler is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 258 people per square mile. With 238,014 residents, Tyler is a metro area in TX.
The typical household earns $71,923 a year, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $220,800, with typical rent around $1,197.
27.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Tyler: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.