City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Terrell, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Terrell - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

19,019
Residents
$63,795
Median income
$190,000
Median home
$1,931
Median rent (state)

Terrell - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Terrell lands in the 41st percentile for household income and the 35th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Terrell, TX

19,019 people live in Terrell, Texas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $63,795 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.4%. Home values in Terrell run a median of $190,000, and the median resident age is 33.1 years. Educational attainment runs 16.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 59.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 109 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 142% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1862.2 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,931 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Commute times here average 23.8 minutes, with 78.4% driving alone and 5.5% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 76.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

19,019 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$63,795 /yr

Poverty 14.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Terrell compare to other US cities?

Here's how Terrell stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 41% higher than other cities
Home value 40% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 35% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Texas alone, Terrell ranks #425 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Terrell's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

41stIncome percentile
35thSafety percentile

41st percentile nationally for median household income · 35th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Terrell's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Terrell's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Terrell's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Terrell's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$190,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 60% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Terrell $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Terrell, TX Terrell, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Terrell, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Terrell, TX median $63,795/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Terrell, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Terrell, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
19,019
Median Income
$63,795
Median Home Value
$190,000
Median Age
33.1
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1862.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
305.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1556.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,000 residents18,000 residents20,000 residents22,000 residents24,000 residents26,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 17,830 residents 23,921 residents ▲ +34.2%
Terrell's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
109
housing units authorized
Single-Family
109
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 45
2020 63
2021 114
2022 162
2023 106
2024 109

Permit volume increased 142% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.8 minutes
Drive Alone
78.4%
Carpool
12.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.4%
Work from Home
5.5%
Other
1.2%

Based on 8,274 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Terrell sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,931/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
76.2 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Crowley
19,007 people
Seagoville
18,968 people
Lakeway
19,130 people
Cinco Ranch
19,139 people
Palestine
18,888 people
Orange
19,178 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Terrell's 19,019 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Norwood, OH
19,023 people
Haslett, MI
19,025 people
Gautier, MS
19,026 people
Ashland, OH
19,008 people
Badger, AK
19,033 people
Sheridan, WY
19,035 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Terrell's $63,795 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sun City West, AZ
$63,792 median income
Lawson, MO
$63,799 median income
Cedar City, UT
$63,789 median income
Ross, OH
$63,788 median income
Morris, MN
$63,807 median income
Corvallis, OR
$63,807 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Terrell, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Terrell, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 48.9% 22.2% 8.9% 19.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 38.4% White 48.9% Black or African American 22.2% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.9% Two or more races 19.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Terrell compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Terrell (this city) 19,019 $63,795
Crowley 19,007 $92,599
Seagoville 18,968 $68,020
Lakeway 19,130 $164,978
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Terrell, TX?

What is the population of Terrell, TX? +

19,019 people live in Terrell, TX according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Terrell, TX? +

Median annual household income in Terrell runs $63,795, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Terrell? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Terrell; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Terrell, TX safe? +

Terrell has a total crime rate of 1862.2 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Terrell, TX? +

Homes in Terrell carry a median value of $190,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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