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Cass County, Texas
Cass County, Texas. Cass County had 28,651 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 11 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 48067.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,651
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,454 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,568
Median household income
$53,813
±$4,921 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$146,400
±$13,000 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$852
±$76 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Cass County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,454 residents in Cass County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,651 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,568 over 937 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cass County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,568 | 30,188,424 | −1,491 |
| Households | 11,805±313 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.06 | 2.69 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 13,993±32 | 12,128,515 | −630 |
Cass County's population since 2000
From 30,438 in 2000 to 28,651 in 2025: down 5.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cass County?
Cass County holds 11 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Atlanta with 5,478 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Atlanta | 5,433 | $60,259 |
|---|---|---|
| Linden | 1,825 | $43,661 |
| Hughes Springs | 1,575 | $52,778 |
| Queen City | 1,397 | $43,457 |
| Avinger | 371 | $37,500 |
| BloomburgGEOID 4808752 | 321 | $73,750 |
| McLeodGEOID 4845816 | 311 | not published |
| DouglassvilleGEOID 4821112 | 211 | not published |
| BivinsGEOID 4808404 | 153 | $38,349 |
| MariettaGEOID 4846668 | 115 | not published |
| DominoGEOID 4820848 | 71 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cass County?
The median resident of Cass County is 44.4 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 22.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.2%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cass County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4±0.5 | 35.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.5%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% | 39.7% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.4%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.2%±0.6 pts | 11.9% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3%±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5%±2.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9%±1.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±2.3 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Cass County earn?
Half of Cass County's 11,805 households earn less than $53,813 a year (±$4,921), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,194 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cass County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,813±$4,921 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,924±$4,345 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,660±$1,733 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5%±2.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.7%±6.4 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.6%±2.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.9%±2.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Cass County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Cass County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $146,400 by its owner (±$13,000). The median renter pays $852 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cass County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $146,400±$13,000 | $283,800 | +$39,207 |
| Median gross rent | $852±$76 | $1,403 | +$112 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8%±8.5 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,351±$73 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±3.2 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,993±32 | 12,128,515 | −630 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±4.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5%±2.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.8%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.4 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 Cass County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Cass County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cass County get to work?
84.5% of Cass County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Cass County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.2%±2.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5%±2.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±1.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±1.9 pts | 14.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±2.0 | 26.7 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 are Cass County's census tracts?
Cass County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,370 (Tract 9506.01) to $74,050 (Tract 9505).
| Tract 9501.0148067950101 | 4,162±483 | $63,933 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0248067950102 | 2,372±432 | $69,167 |
| Tract 950248067950200 | 2,488±487 | $55,152 |
| Tract 950348067950300 | 1,664±289 | $46,765 |
| Tract 950448067950400 | 4,958±285 | $50,613 |
| Tract 950548067950500 | 2,758±466 | $74,050 |
| Tract 9506.0148067950601 | 1,701±311 | $30,370 |
| Tract 9506.0248067950602 | 3,288±411 | $53,312 |
| Tract 950748067950700 | 5,177±540 | $40,576 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cass County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 97th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 157th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th of 254 |
| Median household income | 209th of 253 |
| Median home value | 162nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 172nd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 147th of 252 |
| Median age | 47th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Cass County 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' school search.