Erath County, TX

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2023 Population

43,244

1.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

31.9

0.949% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.9%

3.68% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$65,351

9.55% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$251,900

14.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

21,248

1.99% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Erath County, TX had a population of 43.2k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $65,351. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Erath County, TX grew from 42,788 to 43,244, a 1.07% increase and its median household income grew from $59,654 to $65,351, a 9.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Erath County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.61%), Other (Hispanic) (7.34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%).

None of the households in Erath County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Erath County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Erath County, TX are Tarleton State University (228529) (3,463 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Erath County, TX was $251,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.8%.

Most people in Erath County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Erath County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Erath County, TX borders Bosque County, TX, Comanche County, TX, Eastland County, TX, Hamilton County, TX, Hood County, TX, Palo Pinto County, TX, and Somervell County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Erath County, TX is home to a population of 43.2k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.6% of Erath County, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.29k people).

In 2023, there were 9.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.4k people) in Erath County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.29k White (Hispanic) and 3.18k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2023 Citizenship

94.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.5% of Erath County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Erath County, TX was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Erath County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Erath County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.4k ± 141
White (Hispanic)
3.29k ± 810
Other (Hispanic)
3.18k ± 751

22%

Hispanic Population

9.51k people

22% of the people in Erath County, TX are hispanic (9.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Erath County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

7.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.29k people

7.96%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.41k people

As of 2023, 7.6% of Erath County, TX residents (3.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Erath County, TX was 7.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Erath County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
639 ± 192
Vietnam
576 ± 147
Gulf War (1990s)
467 ± 170

Erath County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Erath County, TX employs 21.2k people. The largest industries in Erath County, TX are Educational Services (2,627 people), Retail Trade (2,345 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,208 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($79,479), Wholesale Trade ($79,167), and Public Administration ($53,147).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

21.2k

2023 Value

± 1,197

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 8.02%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Erath County, TX grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 20.8k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Erath County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,330 people), Management Occupations (2,207 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,176 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Erath County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.2k

2023 Value

± 1,197

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 8.02%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Erath County, TX grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 20.8k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Erath County, TX, are Educational Services (2,627 people), Retail Trade (2,345 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,208 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Erath County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Erath County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,030

Median earning men ± $3,345

$32,201

Median earning women ± $2,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($61,489), Public Administration ($59,706), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($55,932).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($92,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,125), and Manufacturing ($45,721).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

82
Construction
74
Retail Trade
71
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$138k
Manufacturing
$63.5k
Retail Trade
$59.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Erath County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 81.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Erath County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 81.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Erath County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Erath County, TX awarded 3,463 degrees. The student population of Erath County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,075 male students and 9,017 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Erath County, TX are White (2,214 and 64.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (727 and 21.2%), Black or African American (285 and 8.29%), and Two or More Races (122 and 3.55%).

The largest universities in Erath County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Tarleton State University (228529) (3,463 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Erath County, TX are Kinesiology & Exercise Science (282 and 8.14%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (260 and 7.51%), and General Business Administration & Management (249 and 7.19%).

The median tuition cost in Erath County, TX for a public four year colleges is $4,416 for in-state students and $14,208 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Erath County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 48.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,092 (36% men and 64% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 14,092 students enrolled in Erath County, TX, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,819 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
229 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
206 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
260 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Erath County, TX was General Business with 229 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Erath County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tarleton State University (228529)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,463 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tarleton State University (228529) with 3,463 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,183 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Erath County, TX, which is 0.519 times less than the 2,280 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,214 degrees mean that there were 3.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 727 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,416) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Erath County, TX was $251,900 in 2023, which is 0.83 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $219,600 to $251,900, a 14.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Erath County, TX is 63.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Erath County, TX have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Erath County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Erath County, TX is $65,351. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Erath County, TX was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $98,611, followed by Census Tract 9502.01 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $81,146 and $72,014.

In 2023, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Erath County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.13%.

Housing

Property

$251,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,675

$10,450

Median Property Taxes

±$712

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Erath County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Erath County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.8%

Homeownership

2023

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.8% of the housing units in Erath County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Erath County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9501
Census Tract 9502.01
Census Tract 9507

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Erath County, TX was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $98,611, followed by Census Tract 9502.01 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $81,146 and $72,014.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Erath County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,351

Median Household Income

± $4,335

16.4k

Number of Households

± 968

In 2023, the median household income of the 16.4k households in Erath County, TX grew to $65,351 from the previous year's value of $59,654.

The following chart displays the households in Erath County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Erath County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (6.72%)

In 2023, 75.4% of workers in Erath County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (6.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Erath County, TX have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.5% of the workforce in Erath County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Erath County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Erath County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Erath County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Erath County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Erath County, TX (6.44k out of 40.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Erath County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.4% of the children was living in poverty in Erath County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.9% of the population of Erath County, TX has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 8.95% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Erath County, TX see 1729 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.81% decrease from the previous year (1779 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1735 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 904 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,729 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Erath County, TX

Primary care physicians in Erath County, TX see an average of 1,729 patients per year. This represents a 2.81% decrease from the previous year (1,779 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Erath County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 29.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

8.95%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Erath County, TX grew by 8.92% from 14.8% to 16.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Erath County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.1 in Erath County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Erath County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.3% in Erath County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Erath County, TX.