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Erath County, Texas
Erath County, Texas. Erath County had 43,911 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 6 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 48143.
Erath County is the county of the Stephenville, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,545 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,794
Median household income
$65,115
±$4,506 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$269,100
±$12,652 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,146
±$105 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Erath County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,545 residents in Erath County. The Census Bureau estimates 43,911 for July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,794 over 1,083 square miles of land.
| Measure | Erath County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,794 | 30,188,424 | +1,953 |
| Households | 16,816±347 | 10,992,816 | +3,221 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.05 | 2.69 | −0.53 |
| Housing units | 18,694±97 | 12,128,515 | +513 |
Erath County's population since 2000
From 33,001 in 2000 to 43,911 in 2025: up 33.1%. 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 Erath County?
Erath County holds 6 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Stephenville with 21,793 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Stephenville | 20,897 | $53,015 |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 3,359 | $53,030 |
| HuckabayGEOID 4835204 | 268 | $85,682 |
| LinglevilleGEOID 4842880 | 166 | $91,143 |
| Bluff DaleGEOID 4808932 | 151 | not published |
| Hico | 1,335 | $67,500 |
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 Erath County?
The median resident of Erath County is 32.0 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.3%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Erath County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0±0.4 | 35.6 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.3% | 39.7% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.2%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | −2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.6%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.2%±1.9 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±1.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.1%±2.3 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.0 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 Erath County earn?
Half of Erath County's 16,816 households earn less than $65,115 a year (±$4,506), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,909 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Erath County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,115±$4,506 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,669±$3,830 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,733±$1,457 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±1.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±4.3 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±1.9 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 Erath County?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Erath County's occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $269,100 by its owner (±$12,652). The median renter pays $1,146 a month including utilities, and 48.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Erath County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $269,100±$12,652 | $283,800 | +$72,312 |
| Median gross rent | $1,146±$105 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.7%±5.1 pts | 42.3% | +8.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,790±$77 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1%±2.6 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,694±97 | 12,128,515 | +513 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±3.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6%±2.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7%±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4%±1.3 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 Erath County building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units across Erath County in 2025 (16 single-family), 0.8 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 Erath County get to work?
75.7% of Erath County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Erath County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±1.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±1.6 pts | 5.3% | +2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7%±2.7 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±1.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.2 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min±1.5 | 26.7 min | +2.1 min |
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 Erath County's census tracts?
Erath County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,355 (Tract 9505.02) to $104,904 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950148143950100 | 4,121±438 | $104,904 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0148143950201 | 4,242±457 | $85,867 |
| Tract 9502.0348143950203 | 4,759±480 | $83,750 |
| Tract 9502.0448143950204 | 2,937±475 | $69,688 |
| Tract 9503.0148143950301 | 2,370±424 | $62,286 |
| Tract 9503.0248143950302 | 3,043±636 | $54,980 |
| Tract 9504.0148143950401 | 4,850±512 | $37,031 |
| Tract 9504.0248143950402 | 3,934±578 | $68,551 |
| Tract 9505.0148143950501 | 3,804±453 | $55,298 |
| Tract 9505.0248143950502 | 4,017±448 | $38,355 |
| Tract 950648143950600 | 3,653±468 | $44,306 |
| Tract 950748143950700 | 2,064±320 | $78,409 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Erath County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 109th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 91st of 254 |
| Median household income | 127th of 253 |
| Median home value | 40th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 80th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 252 |
| Median age | 235th 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 Erath 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.