Erath County, Texas
Erath County is home to 43,794 people. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $65,115.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,794 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $65,115 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.6% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.2% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 15.2% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $269,100 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,146 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 56.4% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.6% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 32.0 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Bosque County
- Comanche County
- Eastland County
- Hamilton County
- Hood County
- Palo Pinto County
- Somervell County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.