Young County's estimated 2026 population is 17,987 with a growth rate of -0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Young County is the 133rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 18,523 and has seen a growth of -2.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 13,883 adults, (3,827 of whom are seniors) in Young County.
Female: 8,626 (47.8%)
Male: 9,403 (52.2%)
The racial composition of Young County includes 81.62% White, 5.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,716 | 81.62% |
| Two or more races | 2,027 | 11.24% |
| Other race | 903 | 5.01% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.08% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.26% |
Young County's average per capita income is $46,570. Household income levels show a median of $68,010. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,195 | - |
| Families | $86,284 | $102,878 |
| Households | $68,010 | $88,767 |
| Non Families | $39,549 | $56,292 |
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