Texas
- Statehood Year:
- 1845
- Capital:
- Austin
- Largest Cities:
- Houston, San Antonio, Dallas
- Abbreviation:
- TX
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Texas includes 53.93% White, 12.23% Black or African American, 8.57% other race, 5.34% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,985,020 | 53.93% |
| Two or more races | 5,686,062 | 19.18% |
| Black or African American | 3,626,134 | 12.23% |
| Other race | 2,540,807 | 8.57% |
| Asian | 1,581,798 | 5.34% |
| Native American | 190,706 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29,841 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Texas' average per capita income is $49,558. Household income levels show a median of $76,292. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,784 | $144,526 |
| Families | $91,752 | $123,171 |
| Households | $76,292 | $106,819 |
| Non Families | $47,584 | $66,910 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
Texas’s population shows dramatic growth patterns, particularly in suburban areas. While Harris County (Houston) remains largest with 4.9 million residents, the fastest growth is occurring in suburban counties, with Kaufman County growing 44% and Collin County increasing 17.9% since 2020. However, some rural and energy-dependent counties face severe declines, with Loving County, the least populous, losing 36.9% of its population and King County declining 31.5%. The dramatic contrast in population density ranges from urban counties exceeding 2,800 people per square mile to vast rural counties with less than one person per square mile.