Coryell County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Coryell 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 Coryell County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Coryell County, Texas. The estimated population of Coryell County, Texas is 81,692 people, with a median age of 32.4.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
81,692
+8.09%
+7.75%
2020
75,576
+0.39%
-
2019
75,280
 -0.14% -
2018
75,389
 -0.57% -
2017
75,818
 - -

Population of Coryell 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
56.7%
59.5%
 -4.71%
Black/African American
13.2%
13.7%
 -3.65%
Native
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Hispanic
19.3%
17.8%
 +8.43%
Asian
2.1%
1.8%
 +16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.4%
5.9%
 +25.42%
Other
0.3%
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 Coryell 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 32.4 +0.62% 30.5 +0.99% 34.3 +0.29%
2020 32.2 +1.26% 30.2 +1% 34.2 +1.18%
2019 31.8 +0.95% 29.9 +1.01% 33.8 +1.2%
2018 31.5 +0.96% 29.6 +1.02% 33.4 +0.91%
2017 31.2 - 29.3 - 33.1 -

The median age of Coryell 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 5,544 -2.21% 5,036 +4.21% 5,398 5,228
10 to 19 4,842 +8.39% 4,733 0.33% 5,253 4,732
20 to 29 9,058 +4.56% 7,030 +3.52% 9,452 7,267
30 to 39 6,273 +8.52% 6,825 +7.71% 6,813 7,348
40 to 49 4,485 +13.92% 4,787 +12.66% 5,116 5,406
50 to 59 3,417 +8.57% 4,121 +3.16% 3,707 4,250
60 to 69 2,476 +11.77% 2,826 +21.65% 2,766 3,479
70+ 1,826 +30.72% 2,539 +18.49% 2,439 3,038

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Coryell County, Texas is $58,414.00.

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 Coryell County.

  • Under 25
    $45,116.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,041.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,406.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,880.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Coryell 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 Coryell County, Texas is currently $70,872.00.

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.

2.52% of households in Coryell 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 Coryell County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Coryell County is $24,142.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Coryell 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 Coryell 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
    9.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.31%

Employment

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

The total population of Coryell County over the age of 16 is 64,870.

Of those people, a total of 56.60% 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 Coryell County is 40.00%.

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 3,789 45.60% 18.80%
20 to 24 years 9,230 80.30% 13.80%
25 to 29 years 7,489 64.30% 9.20%
30 to 34 years 7,473 65.70% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 12,220 61.50% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 9,068 59.80% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 3,879 55.00% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 3,311 46.50% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 5,182 19.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 3,229 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Coryell 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 44,209 57.70% 6.10%
Black or African American 9,404 56.20% 7.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 549 59.60% 12.70%
Asian 1,333 58.30% 6.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 486 57.60% 0.00%
Other 1,704 67.50% 4.30%
Two or more races 7,185 46.50% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 11,519 55.50% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 37,962 58.10% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Coryell 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 Coryell County is 25,921, with median earnings of $34,539.00.

Women in Coryell County, Texas earning approximately 77.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,921 $34,539.00
Male 13,073 $38,600.00
Female 12,848 $29,982.00

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 2,400 $51,156.00
Business and Financial 892 $53,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 490 $66,111.00
Architecture and Engineering 232 $101,591.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 123 $55,417.00
Community and Social Service 396 $46,250.00
Legal 83 $41,250.00
Educational and Library 2,082 $46,610.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 234 $27,841.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,746 $52,799.00
Healthcare Support 870 $24,183.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 275 $52,798.00
Law Enforcement 1,415 $41,336.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,343 $10,269.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 638 $24,275.00
Personal Care and Service 485 $15,273.00
Sales 2,220 $20,165.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,483 $26,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 132 $25,972.00
Construction and Extraction 1,490 $36,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,130 $39,284.00
Production 1,354 $34,663.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,393 $32,318.00

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 1,386 $60,156.00 1,014 $38,646.00
Business and Financial 400 $54,552.00 492 $51,714.00
Computer and Mathematical 379 $60,903.00 111 $75,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 207 $101,193.00 25 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $33,125.00 29 $57,083.00
Community and Social Service 159 $47,461.00 237 $43,188.00
Legal 16 $0.00 67 $38,375.00
Educational and Library 666 $54,167.00 1,416 $44,096.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 132 $68,750.00 102 $4,342.00
Healthcare Practitioners 376 $60,600.00 1,370 $51,389.00
Healthcare Support 158 $36,316.00 712 $22,740.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 217 $53,948.00 58 $4,408.00
Law Enforcement 762 $42,091.00 653 $40,444.00
Food Preparation and Serving 519 $10,180.00 824 $10,364.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 460 $25,582.00 178 $12,315.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $31,818.00 401 $13,090.00
Sales 839 $26,269.00 1,381 $17,245.00
Office and Administrative Support 705 $25,417.00 2,778 $27,098.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 125 $26,215.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,426 $37,318.00 64 $16,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,121 $39,339.00 9 $0.00
Production 1,037 $36,038.00 317 $28,338.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,176 $37,793.00 217 $21,451.00

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 23,954 households in Coryell County, with an average household size of 2.75 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 17,096 families in Coryell County with an average family size of 3.3 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 12,625 1,125 3,346 6,858
Average Household Size 3.37 3.64 3.34 1.18
Total Families 12,625 1,125 3,346 0
Average Household Size 3.36 3.22 3.14 0

Poverty

Of the 17,096 families in Coryell County, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Coryell 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 28,413 housing units in Coryell County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 23,954 84.31%
Vacant 4,459 15.69%

31.83% of the total 28,413 housing units in Coryell County are rental units. This is approximately 9,043 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 14,485 are occupied by the owner - or 50.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Coryell County is $949.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Coryell 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
    426
  • Less than $500
    664
  • $500 to $999
    4,367
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,319
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    622
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    27
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    30
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in Coryell County is $131,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,190
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,425
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,763
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,752
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,244
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    595
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    348
  • $1,000,000 or more
    168

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    943
  • 1940 to 1949
    797
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,250
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,211
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,885
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,858
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,483
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,447
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,426
  • 2014 or later
    113

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 Coryell County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,125
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,675
  • 2 vehicles available
    9,767
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,387

Commuting to Work

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

23.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Coryell 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
    2,218
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,779
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    5,269
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,038
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,580
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,913
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,113
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    513
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    843
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,377
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,747
  • 90 or more minutes
    824

Summary

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

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Places in Coryell County, Texas

We have data for 13 places in Coryell County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.