Limestone County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Limestone 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 Limestone County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Limestone County, Texas. The estimated population of Limestone County, Texas is 22,252 people, with a median age of 40.7.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,252
 -4.76% -5.23%
2020
23,364
 -0.23% -
2019
23,417
 -0.42% -
2018
23,515
+0.15%
-
2017
23,480
 - -

Population of Limestone 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
56.4%
59.2%
 -4.73%
Black/African American
16.6%
17.6%
 -5.68%
Native
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hispanic
22.7%
21.3%
 +6.57%
Asian
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.7%
 +214.29%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

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 Limestone 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 40.7 +0.99% 38.7 -0.26% 44.1 +2.8%
2020 40.3 +1% 38.8 +1.57% 42.9 +0.23%
2019 39.9 -0.25% 38.2 +0.26% 42.8 +0.23%
2018 40 +1.27% 38.1 +1.6% 42.7 -0.93%
2017 39.5 - 37.5 - 43.1 -

The median age of Limestone 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 1,469 -5.2% 1,512 -8.65% 1,389 1,380
10 to 19 1,611 -7.23% 1,376 -9.52% 1,486 1,245
20 to 29 1,784 -8.82% 1,301 -13.76% 1,626 1,125
30 to 39 1,692 -13.46% 1,146 +3.78% 1,470 1,182
40 to 49 1,316 +7.8% 1,392 -11.52% 1,417 1,237
50 to 59 1,583 -20.92% 1,560 -3.04% 1,269 1,509
60 to 69 1,407 +13.58% 1,582 -3.07% 1,606 1,518
70+ 1,209 +3.86% 1,540 +1.55% 1,249 1,544

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Limestone County, Texas is $49,507.00.

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 Limestone County.

  • Under 25
    $36,346.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,642.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,809.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,335.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Limestone 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 Limestone County, Texas is currently $64,051.00.

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.

2.57% of households in Limestone 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 Limestone County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Limestone County is $24,812.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Limestone 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 Limestone 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
    7.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.10%

Employment

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

The total population of Limestone County over the age of 16 is 17,859.

Of those people, a total of 49.60% 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 Limestone County is 47.40%.

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 1,107 37.90% 14.50%
20 to 24 years 1,308 53.40% 14.50%
25 to 29 years 1,443 60.60% 7.00%
30 to 34 years 1,444 69.90% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 2,386 74.00% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 2,783 71.60% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 1,471 56.20% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 1,652 39.30% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 2,624 19.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,641 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Limestone 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 12,613 48.80% 5.00%
Black or African American 2,949 53.30% 3.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 115 32.20% 0.00%
Asian 165 40.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 49 40.80% 100.00%
Other 317 63.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,651 48.60% 0.50%
Hispanic or Latino 3,485 59.10% 0.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,747 46.70% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Limestone 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 Limestone County is 8,471, with median earnings of $33,324.00.

Women in Limestone County, Texas earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,471 $33,324.00
Male 4,825 $40,555.00
Female 3,646 $27,796.00

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 816 $60,714.00
Business and Financial 334 $42,740.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $48,889.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $83,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 123 $31,615.00
Legal 23 $68,750.00
Educational and Library 423 $40,054.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $53,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 389 $41,385.00
Healthcare Support 537 $23,288.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 103 $40,417.00
Law Enforcement 288 $29,286.00
Food Preparation and Serving 304 $15,800.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 333 $11,909.00
Personal Care and Service 123 $22,216.00
Sales 603 $23,504.00
Office and Administrative Support 855 $34,390.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 131 $36,098.00
Construction and Extraction 837 $52,786.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 525 $62,350.00
Production 714 $26,435.00
Transportation and Material Moving 600 $50,791.00

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 403 $60,580.00 413 $62,554.00
Business and Financial 216 $43,696.00 118 $37,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $48,889.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $83,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 70 $29,375.00 53 $57,386.00
Legal 14 $130,625.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $50,375.00 346 $36,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $40,096.00 362 $42,083.00
Healthcare Support 45 $26,917.00 492 $22,663.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $40,943.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 145 $37,917.00 143 $28,849.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $20,129.00 211 $15,528.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 175 $15,350.00 158 $7,135.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 100 $20,909.00
Sales 243 $29,188.00 360 $20,648.00
Office and Administrative Support 248 $39,103.00 607 $32,535.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 131 $36,098.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 801 $53,724.00 36 $24,300.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 491 $70,089.00 34 $18,594.00
Production 602 $27,234.00 112 $21,927.00
Transportation and Material Moving 575 $51,058.00 25 $13,047.00

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 8,027 households in Limestone County, with an average household size of 2.67 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 5,490 families in Limestone County with an average family size of 3.28 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 3,898 394 1,198 2,537
Average Household Size 3.28 2.93 3.79 1.16
Total Families 3,898 394 1,198 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.68 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 5,490 families in Limestone County, 15.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Limestone 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 10,400 housing units in Limestone County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,027 77.18%
Vacant 2,373 22.82%

15.38% of the total 10,400 housing units in Limestone County are rental units. This is approximately 1,600 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,042 are occupied by the owner - or 58.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Limestone County is $715.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Limestone 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
    385
  • Less than $500
    358
  • $500 to $999
    1,038
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    163
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    30
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Limestone County is $116,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,090
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,627
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    874
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    670
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    958
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    675
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    111
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,002
  • 1940 to 1949
    370
  • 1950 to 1959
    497
  • 1960 to 1969
    935
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,735
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,986
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,628
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,554
  • 2010 to 2013
    660
  • 2014 or later
    33

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 Limestone County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    350
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,373
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,034
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,270

Commuting to Work

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

27.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Limestone 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
    554
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,097
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,201
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,259
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    683
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    298
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    997
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    146
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    243
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    641
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    400
  • 90 or more minutes
    515

Summary

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

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Places in Limestone County, Texas

We have data for 14 places in Limestone County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.