Population 835 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Terrell County
Household size in Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.85 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Terrell County is a place of small households, averaging 1.85 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.28, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only one other Texas county has smaller households.
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 Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Terrell County skews older: half of its residents are older than 59.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only two of Texas' 254 counties are older.
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 Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Terrell County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Few Texas counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only 20 of 254.
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 Terrell County
Renters in Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −19.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.6% of households in Terrell County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 79.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Terrell County has the lowest share of renters of any Texas county.
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 Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 46.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −30.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.4% of the housing in Terrell 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. Terrell County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas counties.
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 Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Terrell County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of Texas' 254 counties, only two 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 Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $534 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $554 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,400 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$866 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Terrell County pays $1,400 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Terrell County has higher rents than most.
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 Terrell County
Bachelor's degrees in Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Terrell County (26.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Terrell County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Terrell County is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Few Texas counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only seven of 254.
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 Terrell County
| Period | Terrell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | ±0.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Terrell County out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only eight have lower unemployment. 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).
Terrell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell County | 1.85 | 59.9 | 6.7% | 10.6% | 29.4% | 1957 | $1,400 | 26.9% | 94.2% | 0.0% |
| Brewster County | 1.89 | 47.3 | 13.3% | 37.5% | 17.8% | 1979 | $995 | 47.3% | 87.9% | 4.3% |
| Kerr County | 2.29 | 48.9 | 7.8% | 29.9% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,224 | 31.8% | 90.2% | 3.2% |
| Gillespie County | 2.41 | 49.1 | 6.6% | 25.1% | 19.3% | 1992 | $1,309 | 37.7% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
| Blanco County | 2.38 | 52.2 | 4.8% | 23.8% | 16.0% | 1998 | $1,139 | 36.3% | 92.0% | 5.7% |
| Hays County | 2.69 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 35.9% | 5.7% | 2005 | $1,737 | 43.6% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Bastrop County | 2.98 | 37.5 | 9.6% | 23.5% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,439 | 24.2% | 79.6% | 4.0% |
| Lee County | 2.56 | 45.3 | 13.6% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 1991 | $1,034 | 22.6% | 85.2% | 6.0% |
| Washington County | 2.27 | 42.6 | 8.8% | 30.2% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,192 | 30.7% | 90.5% | 3.1% |
| Montgomery County | 2.87 | 38.1 | 10.0% | 28.2% | 8.0% | 2003 | $1,665 | 38.4% | 89.7% | 4.5% |
| Liberty County | 3.43 | 32.3 | 13.3% | 17.7% | 14.3% | 1999 | $1,063 | 11.0% | 73.5% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Ohio County, IN · Morrill County, NE · Morris County, KS · Morton County, KS · Motley County, TX · Newton County, AR · Norton City, VA · Norton County, KS · Nowata County, OK · Noxubee County, MS
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 Terrell 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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