Duval County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Duval 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 Duval County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Duval County, Texas. The estimated population of Duval County, Texas is 10,001 people, with a median age of 36.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,001
 -10.66% -12.53%
2020
11,194
 -0.66% -
2019
11,268
 -0.77% -
2018
11,355
 -0.69% -
2017
11,434
 - -

Population of Duval 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
9.6%
9%
 +6.67%
Black/African American
1%
1.4%
 -28.57%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
89.3%
89.3%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
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 Duval 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 36.2 -0.55% 37.3 +0.27% 35.6 -1.66%
2020 36.4 +0.83% 37.2 +1.64% 36.2 +0.56%
2019 36.1 0% 36.6 +2.23% 36 -0.83%
2018 36.1 -1.9% 35.8 +0.85% 36.3 -4.47%
2017 36.8 - 35.5 - 38 -

The median age of Duval 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 9 795 -20.77% 696 -7.03% 637 647
10 to 19 752 +1.37% 879 0.46% 753 844
20 to 29 1,014 -23.24% 717 -8.38% 790 649
30 to 39 745 -10.39% 593 +1.65% 667 600
40 to 49 725 -11.48% 625 -40.78% 644 399
50 to 59 700 +4.52% 680 -12.12% 716 581
60 to 69 515 -33.94% 638 -24.19% 327 492
70+ 645 -3.04% 715 -9.19% 616 639

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Duval County, Texas is $43,836.00.

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 Duval County.

  • Under 25
    $31,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,513.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,040.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Duval 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 Duval County, Texas is currently $56,932.00.

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.

2.08% of households in Duval 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 Duval County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Duval County is $20,205.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Duval 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 Duval 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
    7.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.00%

Employment

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

The total population of Duval County over the age of 16 is 7,683.

Of those people, a total of 53.90% 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 Duval County is 48.40%.

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 563 38.20% 40.90%
20 to 24 years 729 64.30% 11.70%
25 to 29 years 710 63.00% 20.60%
30 to 34 years 532 82.70% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 1,235 57.10% 11.20%
45 to 54 years 1,074 77.70% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 766 72.20% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 390 33.80% 12.10%
65 to 74 years 930 28.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 754 11.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Duval 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 6,401 56.10% 8.90%
Black or African American 97 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 15.40% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 69 69.60% 33.30%
Two or more races 1,077 46.50% 18.20%
Hispanic or Latino 6,796 54.70% 11.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 782 54.60% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Duval 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 Duval County is 3,718, with median earnings of $31,695.00.

Women in Duval County, Texas earning approximately 48.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,718 $31,695.00
Male 2,215 $38,169.00
Female 1,503 $18,341.00

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 329 $42,868.00
Business and Financial 143 $47,540.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 163 $38,911.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 206 $28,333.00
Healthcare Support 188 $17,019.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 280 $14,123.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 331 $7,487.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00
Sales 316 $17,450.00
Office and Administrative Support 396 $31,618.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $26,731.00
Construction and Extraction 573 $46,113.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 179 $45,642.00
Production 284 $40,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $31,917.00

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 286 $34,871.00 43 $53,015.00
Business and Financial 72 $0.00 71 $34,455.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 61 $58,375.00 102 $38,629.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $0.00 175 $22,750.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 171 $16,202.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 76 $14,167.00 204 $12,321.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $6,167.00 175 $12,722.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 174 $30,404.00 142 $16,300.00
Office and Administrative Support 79 $64,191.00 317 $27,134.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $26,731.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 573 $46,113.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $32,339.00 28 $0.00
Production 284 $40,313.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 103 $31,250.00 8 $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 2,842 households in Duval County, with an average household size of 3.33 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 1,802 families in Duval County with an average family size of 4.37 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 1,306 71 425 1,040
Average Household Size 3.91 4.59 6.25 1.33
Total Families 1,306 71 425 0
Average Household Size 3.85 4.1 5.99 0

Poverty

Of the 1,802 families in Duval County, 18.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Duval 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 4,527 housing units in Duval County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,842 62.78%
Vacant 1,685 37.22%

12.08% of the total 4,527 housing units in Duval County are rental units. This is approximately 547 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,051 are occupied by the owner - or 45.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Duval County is $670.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Duval 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
    244
  • Less than $500
    158
  • $500 to $999
    296
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    93
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Duval County is $75,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    656
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    651
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    373
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    199
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    119
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    38
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    279
  • 1940 to 1949
    472
  • 1950 to 1959
    554
  • 1960 to 1969
    493
  • 1970 to 1979
    760
  • 1980 to 1989
    810
  • 1990 to 1999
    484
  • 2000 to 2009
    531
  • 2010 to 2013
    126
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 Duval County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    322
  • 1 vehicle available
    980
  • 2 vehicles available
    920
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    620

Commuting to Work

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

30.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Duval 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
    250
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    833
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    277
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    364
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    322
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    66
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    233
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    6
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    423
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    463
  • 90 or more minutes
    204

Summary

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

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Places in Duval County, Texas

We have data for 9 places in Duval County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.