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Somervell County, Texas
Somervell County, Texas. Somervell County had 10,261 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48425.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,261
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,205 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,691
Median household income
$79,825
±$23,833 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$289,500
±$43,857 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$773
±$186 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Somervell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,205 residents in Somervell County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,261 for July 1, 2025, up 11.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,691 over 186 square miles of land.
| Measure | Somervell County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,691 | 30,188,424 | +831 |
| Households | 3,713±148 | 10,992,816 | +590 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.10 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,017±23 | 12,128,515 | +173 |
Somervell County's population since 2000
From 6,809 in 2000 to 10,261 in 2025: up 50.7%. 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 Somervell County?
Somervell County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Glen Rose with 3,148 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Glen Rose | 2,659 | $74,722 |
|---|
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 Somervell County?
The median resident of Somervell County is 44.5 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.2%. 8.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Somervell County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5±0.7 | 35.6 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.9 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.2% | 39.7% | −0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.9%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.3%±1.8 pts | 17.6% | +4.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.0%±2.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±2.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4%±3.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±2.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.3%±4.1 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±2.6 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 Somervell County earn?
Half of Somervell County's 3,713 households earn less than $79,825 a year (±$23,833), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $74,619 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Somervell County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,825±$23,833 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,495±$9,607 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,828±$3,659 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±2.0 pts | 13.8% | −15.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.3%±4.5 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5%±3.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±4.0 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 Somervell County?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Somervell County's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,500 by its owner (±$43,857). The median renter pays $773 a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Somervell County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,500±$43,857 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $773±$186 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6%±15.4 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,835±$162 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0%±5.8 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,017±23 | 12,128,515 | +173 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±7.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.0%±5.6 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.5%±4.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±4.4 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 Somervell County building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units across Somervell County in 2025 (27 single-family), 2.6 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 Somervell County get to work?
74.1% of Somervell County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes.
| Measure | Somervell County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3%±3.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1%±5.3 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±3.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±3.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±4.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min±5.3 | 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 Somervell County's census tracts?
Somervell County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $64,275 (Tract 1.01) to $114,925 (Tract 1.02).
| Tract 1.0148425000101 | 4,068±346 | $64,275 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0248425000102 | 3,879±376 | $114,925 |
| Tract 248425000200 | 1,744±252 | $71,061 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Somervell County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 168th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th of 254 |
| Median household income | 39th of 253 |
| Median home value | 35th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 205th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 225th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 252 |
| Median age | 45th 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 Somervell 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.