Young County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Young County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48503
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 503
Geography
- Land Area
- 914.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 930.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.158778
- Longitude
- -98.678390
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,203
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,138
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,160 | 82.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,044 | 17.7% |
| White | 13,584 | 79.0% |
| Black | 105 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,336 | 86.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,801 | 13.7% |
| White | 10,793 | 82.2% |
| Black | 229 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 165 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,029
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,853
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,934
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,716 | 81.6% |
| Black | 142 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,190
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,848 | 16.5% |
| Republican | 7,347 | 65.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,995 | 17.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,382 | 48.1% |
| Female | 5,807 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,256 | 82.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,148 | 10.3% |
| Black | 39 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,177
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,553 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 24.0% |
| Black | 14 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 31 | 46.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,516 | 46.7% |
| Female | 2,660 | 45.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,368 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,010 (23.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,545
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $174,355
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $756
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.