County · Texas
Limestone County, Texas
Limestone County, Texas. Limestone County had 22,849 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 48293.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,849
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,146 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,283
Median household income
$60,573
±$2,038 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$164,200
±$9,695 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$905
±$56 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Limestone County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,146 residents in Limestone County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,849 for July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,283 over 905 square miles of land.
| Measure | Limestone County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,283 | 30,188,424 | −1,134 |
| Households | 8,389±289 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.09 | 2.69 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 10,443±57 | 12,128,515 | −288 |
Limestone County's population since 2000
From 22,051 in 2000 to 22,849 in 2025: up 3.6%. 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 Limestone County?
Limestone County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Mexia with 7,091 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Limestone County?
The median resident of Limestone County is 41.9 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.5%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Limestone County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±0.8 | 35.6 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.5% | 39.7% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.7%±1.4 pts | 39.1% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.9%±0.3 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 | 0.0%±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 | 3.7%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.0%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.7%±2.4 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8%±1.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.5%±2.4 pts | 33.8% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.8 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 Limestone County earn?
Half of Limestone County's 8,389 households earn less than $60,573 a year (±$2,038), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,665 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,908 after inflation. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Limestone County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,573±$2,038 | $78,476 | +$5,908 |
| Mean household income | $74,974±$3,728 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,496±$1,539 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8%±4.1 pts | 18.7% | −15.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.6%±2.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4%±2.9 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 Limestone County?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Limestone County's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,200 by its owner (±$9,695). The median renter pays $905 a month including utilities, and 34.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Limestone County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,200±$9,695 | $283,800 | +$46,792 |
| Median gross rent | $905±$56 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4%±8.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,423±$73 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1%±2.6 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,443±57 | 12,128,515 | −288 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8%±5.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.3%±3.2 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6%±2.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8%±1.6 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 Limestone County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Limestone County in 2025 (8 single-family), 0.6 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 Limestone County get to work?
82.8% of Limestone County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Limestone County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.5%±2.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8%±3.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±1.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±2.2 pts | 14.4% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min±2.7 | 26.7 min | +6.9 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 Limestone County's census tracts?
Limestone County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,212 (Tract 9703) to $66,900 (Tract 9707).
| Tract 970148293970100 | 1,969±311 | $65,815 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970248293970200 | 3,842±543 | $54,899 |
| Tract 970348293970300 | 2,624±292 | $31,212 |
| Tract 970448293970400 | 1,690±254 | $60,477 |
| Tract 970548293970500 | 1,907±276 | $54,286 |
| Tract 970648293970600 | 5,736±569 | $63,446 |
| Tract 970748293970700 | 1,694±335 | $66,900 |
| Tract 970848293970800 | 2,821±381 | $58,542 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Limestone County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 108th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 112th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 116th of 254 |
| Median household income | 160th of 253 |
| Median home value | 134th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 70th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 154th of 252 |
| Median age | 82nd 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
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