Population 5,041 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crosby County
Household size in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Crosby County average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.86, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Crosby County are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Crosby County (14.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Crosby County
Renters in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Crosby County own their homes; 31.2% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 71.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Crosby County: 25.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Crosby County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 18 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $523 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $598 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $586 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $671 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$148 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Crosby County pays $671 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $148 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Crosby County
Bachelor's degrees in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Crosby County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.7% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.8% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Crosby County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Crosby County
| Period | Crosby County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Crosby County: 7.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Crosby County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby County | 2.58 | 39.1 | 14.6% | 31.2% | 25.4% | 1964 | $671 | 15.9% | 80.9% | 7.3% |
| Dickens County | 2.35 | 46.2 | 8.3% | 20.5% | 36.4% | 1963 | $753 | 18.0% | 84.7% | 9.6% |
| Lubbock County | 2.52 | 34.0 | 12.4% | 44.5% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,247 | 34.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| Hockley County | 2.66 | 35.3 | 14.1% | 27.8% | 14.1% | 1978 | $836 | 18.6% | 80.7% | 4.4% |
| King County | 1.90 | 49.4 | 17.1% | 40.5% | 41.3% | 1968 | $1,302 | 38.9% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| Cochran County | 2.58 | 36.4 | 13.8% | 35.4% | 27.8% | 1971 | $715 | 8.7% | 66.6% | 4.8% |
| Baylor County | 2.28 | 47.1 | 13.4% | 33.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $550 | 26.9% | 85.6% | 4.9% |
| Archer County | 2.54 | 44.7 | 8.7% | 15.5% | 11.4% | 1980 | $1,245 | 25.4% | 92.2% | 3.3% |
| Montague County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 7.6% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 1981 | $1,032 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 8.1% |
| Cooke County | 2.60 | 41.1 | 11.2% | 28.2% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,136 | 22.5% | 87.1% | 4.4% |
| Grayson County | 2.61 | 40.1 | 11.6% | 33.2% | 10.8% | 1984 | $1,343 | 24.2% | 89.5% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bourbon County, KS · San Juan County, UT · San Saba County, TX · Petroleum County, MT · Buena Vista City, VA · Brule County, SD · Wayne County, IA · Brown County, KS · Wayne County, MO · Webster County, KY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Crosby County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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