Texas State, Local Data & Statistics

Population, Income, Rent & Housing Statistics

Total population: 30,188,424 Household income: $78,476 Rent: $1,403

Overview

Total population

30,188,424

Rent

$1,403

Year built

1992

Household income

$78,476

Per capita income

$40,752

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Household size

2.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

Total population

30,188,424

Adults over 25

19,717,474

Total households

10,992,816

Household size

2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$78,476

Per capita income

$40,752

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Rent over 30% of income

48.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,403

Year built

1992

Households that rent

37.4%

Households that own

62.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

48.5%

Black

12.2%

Asian

5.6%

Two or more races

23.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

39.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

60.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

85.6%

Commute time to work

27 mins

Work from home

14.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

31.3%

High school graduate or GED

24.3%

Some college or associate degree

10.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Texas with: Louisiana Oklahoma Arkansas United States

Texas

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Louisiana

Total population4,611,961

Rent$1,064

Year built1983

Household income$60,756

Per capita income$35,038

Poverty rate18.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Oklahoma

Total population4,028,634

Rent$1,014

Year built1980

Household income$65,039

Per capita income$35,624

Poverty rate15.3%

Unemployment rate3.3%

Arkansas

Total population3,049,391

Rent$947

Year built1987

Household income$60,773

Per capita income$34,225

Poverty rate16%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	StateTexas	StateLouisiana	StateOklahoma	StateArkansas	CountyUnited States
Total population	30,188,424	4,611,961	4,028,634	3,049,391	334,922,499
Rent	$1,403	$1,064	$1,014	$947	$1,413
Year built	1992	1983	1980	1987	1980
Household income	$78,476	$60,756	$65,039	$60,773	$80,734
Per capita income	$40,752	$35,038	$35,624	$34,225	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.8%	18.9%	15.3%	16%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	4.1%	4.3%	3.3%	3.5%	4%

Texas is compared to its neighboring states — Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas — plus the United States overall.

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Summary for Texas

Texas has about 30,188,424 residents.

RENT & INCOME

Monthly rent in Texas is $1,403, very close to the United States level of $1,413. Household income in Texas is $78,476, similar to the United States figure of $80,734. Additionally, the share of residents living below the poverty line is 13.8%, higher than the U.S. rate of 12.5%.

HOUSING & AFFORDABILITY

Owner-occupied households represent 62.6% of homes. About 37.4% of households in Texas are renters. Around 48.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating a high housing cost burden statewide. Homes are a mix of older and newer construction, with many built around 1992.

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

Educational attainment is high, with about 33.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Unemployment in Texas is 4.1%, very close to the U.S. rate of 4%.

Texas — Rent vs Household Income

Texas — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Texas (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,403 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Texas

Annual Household Income: $78,476

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Texas

Estimated Rate: 13.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Texas

In Texas, households that rent: 4,113,561 (37.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,113,561	37.4%
Owner-Occupied	6,879,255	62.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Texas

In Texas, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,994,428 (48.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,994,428	48.5%
Other renter households	2,119,133	51.5%
Total renter households	4,113,561	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Texas

Less than High School: 6,179,039 people (31.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,788,131 people (24.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,081,197 people (10.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,669,107 people (33.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 19,717,474

📊 Unemployment Rate in Texas

Estimated Rate: 4.1%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.