Callahan County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Callahan County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Callahan County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Callahan County, Texas. The estimated population of Callahan County, Texas is 13,781 people, with a median age of 43.5.

We can look at the total population in Callahan County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,781
 -1.28% +0.89%
2020
13,959
+0.74%
-
2019
13,856
+0.62%
-
2018
13,770
+0.81%
-
2017
13,660
 - -

Population of Callahan County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.4%
86.8%
 -2.76%
Black/African American
1%
1.5%
 -33.33%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
9.1%
 +13.19%
Asian
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
2.2%
 +72.73%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Callahan County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.5 -0.91% 40.8 -1.45% 45.5 -2.78%
2020 43.9 -0.68% 41.4 -0.24% 46.8 +2.18%
2019 44.2 +3.03% 41.5 +1.47% 45.8 +2.69%
2018 42.9 -0.92% 40.9 0% 44.6 +0.45%
2017 43.3 - 40.9 - 44.4 -

The median age of Callahan County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 898 -17.61% 724 -6.06% 746 679
10 to 19 835 +27.38% 1,084 -16.87% 1,085 910
20 to 29 650 +12.83% 648 -18.77% 735 528
30 to 39 781 +2.29% 664 +25.21% 797 844
40 to 49 716 +9.31% 861 +3.51% 778 887
50 to 59 1,057 -22.08% 1,093 -22.95% 840 862
60 to 69 805 +12.74% 908 +32.58% 912 1,237
70+ 908 +7.54% 1,028 -6.02% 976 965

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Callahan County, Texas is $55,820.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Callahan County.

  • Under 25
    $36,080.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,301.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,310.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Callahan County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Callahan County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Callahan County, Texas is currently $68,791.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.80% of households in Callahan County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Callahan County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Callahan County is $28,303.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Callahan County by the total population of Callahan County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Callahan County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Callahan County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Callahan County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Callahan County over the age of 16 is 11,182.

Of those people, a total of 57.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Callahan County is 54.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 821 40.40% 14.80%
20 to 24 years 593 88.20% 13.20%
25 to 29 years 670 78.50% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 895 81.60% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 1,548 77.80% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 1,757 65.90% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 808 67.50% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 1,287 59.50% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,663 30.30% 2.40%
75 years and over 1,140 9.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Callahan County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,315 57.30% 3.50%
Black or African American 109 37.60% 46.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 18.20% 0.00%
Asian 52 46.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 139 34.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 556 66.90% 16.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,066 54.90% 4.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,570 57.20% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Callahan County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Callahan County is 6,106, with median earnings of $31,522.00.

Women in Callahan County, Texas earning approximately 57.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,106 $31,522.00
Male 3,243 $45,403.00
Female 2,863 $25,991.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 641 $64,375.00
Business and Financial 237 $36,350.00
Computer and Mathematical 121 $30,605.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $126,830.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 83 $47,656.00
Legal 50 $17,404.00
Educational and Library 476 $32,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 202 $25,781.00
Healthcare Practitioners 340 $58,377.00
Healthcare Support 196 $14,661.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $59,038.00
Food Preparation and Serving 264 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 151 $25,050.00
Personal Care and Service 168 $20,667.00
Sales 680 $36,136.00
Office and Administrative Support 641 $29,028.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 87 $27,125.00
Construction and Extraction 519 $46,675.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 234 $24,816.00
Production 249 $36,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 308 $26,316.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 409 $66,375.00 232 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 24 $74,091.00 213 $35,150.00
Computer and Mathematical 66 $26,557.00 55 $32,218.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $126,830.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 72 $46,957.00
Legal 34 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 129 $56,845.00 347 $24,255.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $14,423.00 176 $25,848.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $45,750.00 239 $59,276.00
Healthcare Support 46 $7,273.00 150 $15,926.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $67,917.00 24 $49,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $12,143.00 218 $8,627.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $25,500.00 63 $12,361.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 145 $19,805.00
Sales 423 $53,792.00 257 $12,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 135 $53,591.00 506 $26,632.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 87 $27,125.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 519 $46,675.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 234 $24,816.00 0 $0.00
Production 191 $46,985.00 58 $16,080.00
Transportation and Material Moving 270 $26,632.00 38 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,247 households in Callahan County, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,384 families in Callahan County with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,742 126 516 1,863
Average Household Size 3.25 4.02 4.32 1.12
Total Families 2,742 126 516 0
Average Household Size 3.23 3.52 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 3,384 families in Callahan County, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Callahan County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,505 housing units in Callahan County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,247 80.66%
Vacant 1,258 19.34%

12.13% of the total 6,505 housing units in Callahan County are rental units. This is approximately 789 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,274 are occupied by the owner - or 65.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Callahan County is $790.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Callahan County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    184
  • Less than $500
    222
  • $500 to $999
    430
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    111
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Callahan County is $111,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Callahan County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    661
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,189
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,040
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    537
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    344
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    408
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    86
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Callahan County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Callahan County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    725
  • 1940 to 1949
    377
  • 1950 to 1959
    721
  • 1960 to 1969
    733
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,188
  • 1980 to 1989
    964
  • 1990 to 1999
    553
  • 2000 to 2009
    875
  • 2010 to 2013
    369
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Callahan County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    213
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,661
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,918
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,455

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Callahan County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Callahan County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Callahan County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    432
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    690
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    475
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    446
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    934
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    659
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,060
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    79
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    106
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    241
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    241
  • 90 or more minutes
    261

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Callahan County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Callahan County, Texas

We have data for 7 places in Callahan County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.