Texas Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Texas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Texas grew by 24.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,627,906 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Texas has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Texas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Texas is about 2% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Texas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Texas is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,338 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Texas spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Texas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Texas is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Texas has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Texas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Texas has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Texas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Texas.
What is the population of Texas?
The population of Texas is 30,143,883, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Texas?
The population density of Texas is 112.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Texas?
The median household income in Texas is $76,510, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Texas?
The median home price in Texas is $248,418, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Texas?
The unemployment rate in Texas is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.