Young County Summary

Life in Young County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Young County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Young County:

  • The population in Young County is 17,903.

  • The median home value in Young County is $156,120.

  • The median income in Young County is $65,565.

  • The median rent in Young County is $823.

  • The unemployment rate in Young County is 2.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Young County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Young County is 83.2° and there are 70.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Young County

List Of Cities & Towns in Young County

Graham, TX Population 8,726

Olney, TX Population 3,016

Newcastle, TX Population 634

Map Of Young County

Young County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Young County is 83.2°.

  • There are 69.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 70.8 inches of rain each year with 1.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:01 hours of sun each day in Young County.

StatYoung County
Mean High83.2
Nice Days69.97
Rainfall70.8
Snowfall1.3
Sunny_hours7:01
83.2°
Average High
70.8
Inches of Rain

Young County Photos

Grahamsquare
Source: Public Domain
Olney Shops
Source: Public Domain
Olneyc Texas
Source: Wikipedia User Mumbo jiggy | CC BY-SA 3.0
One Arm Dove Hunt Mural
Source: Public Domain

Young County Demographics

Population over time in Young County

The current population in Young County is 17,903. The population has decreased -0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,894 -0.4%
2021 17,961 -0.4%
2020 18,036 -

Gender in Young County

  • Young County is 50.7% female with 9,081 female residents.

  • Young County is 49.3% male with 8,821 male residents.

Female
50.7% (9,081)
Male
49.3% (8,821)
Gender Young County TX USA
Female 50.7% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Young County

Young County is:

  • 76.2% White with 13,644 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 260 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 62 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 116 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 226 Two Or More residents.

  • 19.7% Hispanic with 3,524 Hispanic residents.

White
76.2% (13,644)
African American
1.5% (260)
American Indian
0.4% (71)
Asian
0.3% (62)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (116)
Two Or More
1.3% (226)
Hispanic
19.7% (3,524)

Table: Young County By Race

Race Young County TX USA
White 76.2% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 1.5% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 19.7% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Young County, Texas

  • 6.1% of households in Young County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Young County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Young County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Young County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Young County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Young County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Young County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.3% of households in Young County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Young County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Young County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (1,098)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (804)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.0% (1,427)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2% (1,831)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (2,316)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.1% (2,163)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.3% (2,567)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.3% (3,812)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (1,202)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (679)
Income Young County TX USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.0% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.2% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.1% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.3% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.3% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Young County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Young County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Young County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Young County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Young County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Young County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Young County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Young County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Young County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Young County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (895)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,253)
High School / GED
33% (5,907)
Some College
25% (4,475)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,432)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (2,864)
Master's Degree
5% (895)
Professional Degree
1% (179)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Young County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 24% 26%
Some College 25% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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