City · Texas
Heath, Texas
Heath, city, mostly in Rockwall County (98.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Kaufman County, Texas. Heath had 11,671 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 21.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,769 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,777 (±190). GEOID 4832984.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,671
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,769 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,777 ±190
Median household income
$220,828
±$21,886 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$766,900
±$61,802 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $1,403
Where is Heath and what county is it in?
Heath is a city mostly in Rockwall County (98.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Kaufman County, Texas. It covers 12.4 square miles of land, 790 residents per square mile in 2020.
Heath is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwall County | 9,614 | 98.4% |
| Kaufman County | 155 | 1.6% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Heath, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,671 people lived in Heath on July 1, 2025, up 21.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,769 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,777 (±190).
| Measure | Heath | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,777 ±190 | 123,617 | +2,068 |
| Households | 3,559 ±207 | 41,237 | +600 |
| Average household size | 3.03 ±0.18 | 2.98 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,619 ±214 | 43,580 | +603 |
Heath's population since 2000
From 4,149 in 2000 to 11,671 in 2025: up 181.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Heath as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Heath?
The median resident of Heath is 43.5 years old; 28.8% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.3%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Heath | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 ±2.9 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.8% ±3.5 pts | 26.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±2.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±2.1 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.4% ±3.3 pts | 63.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±1.0 pts | 8.9% | −4.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±1.7 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±2.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 8.7% | −4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5% ±1.1 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 62.2% ±5.2 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.0% ±4.2 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±2.5 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Heath earn?
Half of Heath's 3,559 households earn less than $220,828 a year (±$21,886), against $127,981 in Rockwall County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $191,719 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Heath | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $220,828 ±$21,886 | $127,981 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $326,279 ±$55,935 | $162,868 | – |
| Per capita income | $106,807 ±$20,029 | $55,374 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±3.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.4 pts | 98.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.3% ±1.6 pts | 96.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Heath?
Owners occupy 98.0% of Heath's occupied homes and renters 2.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $766,900 by its owner (±$61,802). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities.
| Measure | Heath | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $766,900 ±$61,802 | $415,500 | +$170,506 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,992 | +$1,048 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±43.7 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,986 ±$262 | $2,622 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 98.0% ±2.1 pts | 82.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 2.0% ±2.1 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,619 ±214 | 43,580 | +603 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±43.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.7% ±2.2 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.9% ±3.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.0% ±4.5 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Heath building?
Builders took permits for 148 new housing units in Heath in 2025 (148 in single-family houses), 12.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Heath work and get to work?
63.6% of Heath's workers drive alone and 29.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Heath | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8% ±4.4 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±3.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.6% ±5.4 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±3.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.3% ±5.4 pts | 18.6% | +24.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.6 min ±3.6 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Heath?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Heath, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $192,784 (Tract 405.11) to $204,773 (Tract 405.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 405.07Rockwall County | 5,534 | $204,773 |
| Tract 405.11Rockwall County | 3,667 | $192,784 |
| Tract 405.08Rockwall County | 3,389 | $221,833 |
| Tract 405.10Rockwall County | 5,470 | $96,641 |
| Tract 502.10Kaufman County | 2,290 | $121,908 |
| Tract 502.07Kaufman County | 11,847 | $82,755 |
| Tract 405.03Rockwall County | 6,946 | $80,682 |
| Tract 502.08Kaufman County | 7,575 | $84,963 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Heath) · Census block assignment files
How does Heath compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Heath is the 2,881st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 227th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Heath ranks 16th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 227th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 649th | 979 |
| Median household income | 16th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 978 |
| Median home value | 31st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd | 877 |
| Median age | 172nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 16th | 973 |
| Work from home | 47th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 976 |
Heath's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Heath with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Heath?
18 of the 57 figures for Heath on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Heath are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Heath.