Erath County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Erath County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48143
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 1083.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1089.81 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.236669
- Longitude
- -98.220545
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 42,192
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,119
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,749 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic | 8,440 | 20.0% |
| White | 31,753 | 75.3% |
| Black | 770 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 256 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,790 | 83.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,330 | 16.1% |
| White | 26,286 | 79.4% |
| Black | 797 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 269 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 407 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 90 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,794
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,125
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,687
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,730 | 79.3% |
| Black | 835 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 441 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,983
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,963 | 17.2% |
| Republican | 14,603 | 63.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,417 | 19.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,842 | 47.2% |
| Female | 12,140 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,326 | 79.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,760 | 12.0% |
| Black | 113 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 188 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,514
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,821 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 702 | 25.4% |
| Black | 42 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 85 | 45.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,835 | 53.8% |
| Female | 6,679 | 55.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,739 (21.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,300 (30.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,694
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $272,192
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,230
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.