City · Texas
Terrell, Texas
Terrell, city, in Kaufman County, Texas. Terrell had 23,921 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 35.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,465 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,366 (±36). GEOID 4872284.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,921
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,465 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,366 ±36
Median household income
$65,842
±$6,108 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$218,500
±$23,722 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,232
±$81 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Terrell and what county is it in?
Terrell is a city in Kaufman County, Texas. It covers 33.2 square miles of land, 526 residents per square mile in 2020.
Terrell is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Terrell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 23,921 people lived in Terrell on July 1, 2025, up 35.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 17,465 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,366 (±36).
| Measure | Terrell | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,366 ±36 | 172,604 | +2,497 |
| Households | 5,857 ±359 | 50,990 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.38 ±0.21 | 3.36 | +0.46 |
| Housing units | 6,167 ±382 | 54,130 | no clear change |
Terrell's population since 2000
From 13,606 in 2000 to 23,921 in 2025: up 75.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Terrell 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 Terrell?
The median resident of Terrell is 32.6 years old; 29.2% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.5%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Terrell | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 ±1.6 | 33.8 | −4.6 |
| Under 18 years | 29.2% ±3.7 pts | 28.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8% ±2.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Male | 44.8% ±2.8 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.5% ±4.6 pts | 27.4% | +8.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.0% ±4.6 pts | 48.8% | −10.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.9% ±4.8 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1% ±2.3 pts | 11.4% | +4.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.1% ±4.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±2.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.3% ±3.4 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.4% ±3.3 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8% ±3.5 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±4.7 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Terrell earn?
Half of Terrell's 5,857 households earn less than $65,842 a year (±$6,108), against $89,485 in Kaufman County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $58,625 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Terrell | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,842 ±$6,108 | $89,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,031 ±$7,180 | $106,230 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,723 ±$2,468 | $34,359 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% ±4.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.4% ±8.7 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±2.9 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5% ±3.9 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 Terrell?
Owners occupy 58.7% of Terrell's occupied homes and renters 41.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $218,500 by its owner (±$23,722). The median renter pays $1,232 a month including utilities, and 49.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Terrell | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $218,500 ±$23,722 | $320,900 | +$72,540 |
| Median gross rent | $1,232 ±$81 | $1,554 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.3% ±9.2 pts | 44.0% | +11.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,685 ±$149 | $2,257 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.7% ±4.6 pts | 78.1% | +7.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.3% ±4.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 6,167 ±382 | 54,130 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0% ±5.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.1% ±3.9 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±2.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Terrell building?
Builders took permits for 135 new housing units in Terrell in 2025 (135 in single-family houses), 5.6 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 Terrell work and get to work?
77.0% of Terrell's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Terrell | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±4.7 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±4.9 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.4% ±5.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±1.9 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min ±2.3 | 35.6 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 Terrell?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Terrell, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,826 (Tract 504.01) to $76,073 (Tract 504.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505Kaufman County | 6,203 | $51,622 |
| Tract 504.02Kaufman County | 6,292 | $76,073 |
| Tract 503Kaufman County | 4,088 | $63,920 |
| Tract 504.01Kaufman County | 3,302 | $49,826 |
| Tract 507.01Kaufman County | 5,014 | $109,495 |
| Tract 506.01Kaufman County | 4,092 | $95,000 |
| Tract 507.04Kaufman County | 6,706 | $62,035 |
| Tract 506.02Kaufman County | 5,028 | $85,702 |
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 Terrell) · Census block assignment files
How does Terrell compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Terrell is the 1,671st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 141st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Terrell ranks 497th 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 | 141st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 820th | 979 |
| Median household income | 497th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 712th | 978 |
| Median home value | 436th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 344th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 352nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 612th | 877 |
| Median age | 765th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 789th | 973 |
| Work from home | 515th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 415th | 976 |
Terrell's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Terrell 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 Terrell?
9 of the 57 figures for Terrell 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 Terrell 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 Terrell.