Population 37,326 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fannin County
Household size in Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Fannin County average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fannin County is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 41.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Fannin County (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Texas. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.3 points, 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 Fannin County
Renters in Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fannin County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 55.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.6% of the housing in Fannin County, 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 down 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Fannin County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $658 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $712 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $862 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,064 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$406 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Fannin County runs $1,064 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $406 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Fannin County
Bachelor's degrees in Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fannin County: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fannin County is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas as a whole (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Fannin County
| Period | Fannin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fannin County is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Fannin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County | 2.74 | 41.8 | 13.0% | 21.3% | 14.6% | 1985 | $1,064 | 20.7% | 88.2% | 5.1% |
| Grayson County | 2.61 | 40.1 | 11.6% | 33.2% | 10.8% | 1984 | $1,343 | 24.2% | 89.5% | 3.1% |
| Lamar County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 14.0% | 33.9% | 12.3% | 1988 | $984 | 21.6% | 88.6% | 4.6% |
| Cooke County | 2.60 | 41.1 | 11.2% | 28.2% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,136 | 22.5% | 87.1% | 4.4% |
| Red River County | 2.30 | 47.4 | 17.6% | 28.5% | 19.8% | 1983 | $1,122 | 15.9% | 86.8% | 2.0% |
| Montague County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 7.6% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 1981 | $1,032 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 8.1% |
| Bowie County | 2.52 | 38.9 | 13.7% | 36.6% | 13.5% | 1984 | $1,033 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
| Miller County | 2.59 | 39.5 | 16.3% | 35.6% | 19.1% | 1982 | $881 | 15.3% | 86.6% | 7.1% |
| Hempstead County | 2.63 | 41.2 | 12.6% | 28.3% | 21.4% | 1980 | $772 | 17.3% | 81.7% | 5.8% |
| Baylor County | 2.28 | 47.1 | 13.4% | 33.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $550 | 26.9% | 85.6% | 4.9% |
| Ouachita County | 2.68 | 44.2 | 15.6% | 29.1% | 26.5% | 1973 | $811 | 15.8% | 88.8% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Fannin 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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