Erath County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Erath 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 Erath County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Erath County, Texas. The estimated population of Erath County, Texas is 42,288 people, with a median age of 31.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
42,288
+0.15%
+3.10%
2020
42,226
+0.92%
-
2019
41,841
+0.87%
-
2018
41,482
+1.14%
-
2017
41,016
 - -

Population of Erath 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
73.5%
75.4%
 -2.52%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.6%
 -12.50%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
21.7%
20.6%
 +5.34%
Asian
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.1%
 +45.45%
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 Erath 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 31.1 +0.97% 30.9 +0.65% 31.2 +1.3%
2020 30.8 +1.32% 30.7 +1.66% 30.8 0%
2019 30.4 +1.33% 30.2 +1.68% 30.8 +1.32%
2018 30 0% 29.7 +2.06% 30.4 -0.65%
2017 30 - 29.1 - 30.6 -

The median age of Erath 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 2,738 -6.26% 2,368 +8.05% 2,565 2,537
10 to 19 3,185 +4.21% 3,548 2.07% 3,307 3,461
20 to 29 4,282 -1.73% 4,389 0.29% 4,205 4,351
30 to 39 2,295 +8.45% 2,199 +17.38% 2,487 2,603
40 to 49 1,911 +7.17% 1,952 +0.35% 2,030 1,957
50 to 59 2,088 +4.8% 2,276 +6.54% 2,183 2,422
60 to 69 2,058 +4.03% 2,107 -0.44% 2,134 2,093
70+ 1,561 +14.67% 2,059 +4.7% 1,796 2,157

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Erath County, Texas is $56,691.00.

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 Erath County.

  • Under 25
    $20,625.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,023.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,438.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,114.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Erath 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 Erath County, Texas is currently $79,145.00.

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.

4.34% of households in Erath 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 Erath County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Erath County is $29,321.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Erath 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 Erath 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
    13.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.32%

Employment

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

The total population of Erath County over the age of 16 is 34,297.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 Erath County is 57.80%.

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 3,879 39.70% 11.90%
20 to 24 years 5,491 73.20% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 3,065 82.20% 13.90%
30 to 34 years 2,436 73.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 4,714 83.30% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 4,101 78.20% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 2,431 69.90% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 2,311 52.50% 3.90%
65 to 74 years 3,460 27.50% 2.50%
75 years and over 2,409 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Erath 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 29,979 61.90% 4.40%
Black or African American 502 53.80% 11.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 421 43.70% 0.00%
Asian 356 68.00% 2.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 63 82.50% 0.00%
Other 1,910 61.60% 25.80%
Two or more races 1,066 50.80% 0.40%
Hispanic or Latino 6,458 64.30% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,326 60.70% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Erath 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 Erath County is 19,837, with median earnings of $32,286.00.

Women in Erath County, Texas earning approximately 71.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,837 $32,286.00
Male 10,810 $38,521.00
Female 9,027 $27,472.00

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 1,821 $64,356.00
Business and Financial 784 $65,488.00
Computer and Mathematical 440 $42,469.00
Architecture and Engineering 555 $50,098.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 279 $73,713.00
Community and Social Service 387 $42,873.00
Legal 105 $35,590.00
Educational and Library 1,623 $42,531.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 130 $30,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 797 $42,708.00
Healthcare Support 637 $22,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 212 $50,500.00
Law Enforcement 247 $55,089.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,277 $8,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 556 $4,440.00
Personal Care and Service 617 $21,077.00
Sales 2,047 $16,906.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,138 $29,663.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 532 $25,796.00
Construction and Extraction 1,451 $34,522.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 556 $44,563.00
Production 1,014 $45,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 549 $43,315.00

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 1,209 $64,148.00 612 $64,773.00
Business and Financial 125 $87,827.00 659 $51,993.00
Computer and Mathematical 296 $54,700.00 144 $41,147.00
Architecture and Engineering 550 $48,750.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 194 $80,160.00 85 $26,536.00
Community and Social Service 137 $44,656.00 250 $41,679.00
Legal 21 $14,519.00 84 $36,111.00
Educational and Library 333 $57,708.00 1,290 $34,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 104 $32,188.00 26 $8,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 152 $68,750.00 645 $39,366.00
Healthcare Support 57 $20,347.00 580 $23,611.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 205 $50,750.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 180 $72,143.00 67 $12,463.00
Food Preparation and Serving 568 $9,857.00 709 $6,321.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 438 $3,590.00 118 $16,481.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $49,868.00 569 $20,507.00
Sales 813 $40,462.00 1,234 $15,722.00
Office and Administrative Support 629 $29,760.00 1,509 $29,567.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 510 $25,876.00 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,428 $35,164.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 529 $43,719.00 27 $0.00
Production 843 $44,530.00 171 $46,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 507 $45,625.00 42 $40,625.00

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 14,926 households in Erath County, with an average household size of 2.7 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 9,533 families in Erath County with an average family size of 3.29 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 7,875 454 1,204 5,393
Average Household Size 3.22 3.54 4.46 1.47
Total Families 7,875 454 1,204 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.09 4.1 0

Poverty

Of the 9,533 families in Erath County, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Erath 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 18,134 housing units in Erath County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,926 82.31%
Vacant 3,208 17.69%

29.11% of the total 18,134 housing units in Erath County are rental units. This is approximately 5,279 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,404 are occupied by the owner - or 51.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Erath County is $1,001.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Erath 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
    243
  • Less than $500
    360
  • $500 to $999
    2,273
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,687
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    705
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    152
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    35
  • $3,000 or more
    67

Property Value

The median value of a property in Erath County is $176,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    944
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,218
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,850
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,145
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,019
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,389
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    628
  • $1,000,000 or more
    211

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,290
  • 1940 to 1949
    723
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,027
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,533
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,991
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,662
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,547
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,678
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,646
  • 2014 or later
    37

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 Erath County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    712
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,426
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,369
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,419

Commuting to Work

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

19.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Erath 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
    1,558
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,981
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,515
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,951
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,929
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    579
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,556
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    407
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    245
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    738
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    411
  • 90 or more minutes
    565

Summary

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

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Places in Erath County, Texas

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