Somervell County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 9,979 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Somervell County, Texas is the 163rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 8,501 and has seen a growth of 17.39% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,434 | 91 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 10,343 | 91 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 10,252 | 91 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 10,161 | 91 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 10,070 | 91 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 9,979 | 91 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 9,888 | 91 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 9,797 | 320 | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 9,477 | 272 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 9,205 | 82 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 9,123 | 106 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 9,017 | 167 | 1.89% |
| 2017 | 8,850 | 187 | 2.16% |
| 2016 | 8,663 | 44 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 8,619 | 60 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 8,559 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 8,567 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 8,555 | 127 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 8,428 | -73 | -0.86% |
| 2010 | 8,501 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,360 | 1,206 | 29.03% |
| 1980 | 4,154 | 1,361 | 48.73% |
| 1970 | 2,793 | 216 | 8.38% |
| 1960 | 2,577 | 35 | 1.38% |
| 1950 | 2,542 | -529 | -17.23% |
| 1940 | 3,071 | 55 | 1.82% |
| 1930 | 3,016 | -547 | -15.35% |
| 1920 | 3,563 | -368 | -9.36% |
| 1910 | 3,931 | 433 | 12.38% |
| 1900 | 3,498 | 79 | 2.31% |
| 1890 | 3,419 | 770 | 29.07% |
| 1880 | 2,649 | -7,785 | -74.61% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,622 | 81.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,009 | 10.81% |
| Other race | 446 | 4.78% |
| Black or African American | 182 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,345 | 2.67 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 2,159 | 3.09 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 698 | 1.07 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Male | 327 | 3.24 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 161 | 2.84 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 320 | 4.88% |
| Associates Degree | 403 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,400 | 21.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 476 | 7.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,106 | 32.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 1,707 | 26.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,319 | 5,077 | 1,600 |
| Hispanic | 1,022 | 841 | 187 |
| 2+ Races | 662 | 538 | 48 |
| Other Race | 272 | 253 | 141 |
| Black | 86 | 41 | 28 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,310 | $76,806 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,688 | $63,219 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,405 | $47,207 | $31,202 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,609 | $40,918 | $18,636 |
| Overall | $43,580 | $60,781 | $33,705 |
| Some College | $42,036 | $66,250 | $36,406 |
$43,580
Average Earnings
$60,781
Average Male
$33,705
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.17% of Somervell County, Texas residents speak only English, while 17.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,117 | 407 | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,681 | 150 | 8.92% |
| Black | 159 | 104 | 65.41% |
| Multiple | 1,009 | 66 | 6.54% |
| Other | 446 | 6 | 1.35% |
7.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.69%
Male Poverty Rate
6.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somervell County, Texas is Black, with 65.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somervell County, Texas is Other, with 1.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.74% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
| High School | 4.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.64% |
| Male Employed | 0.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,386 | $109,837 |
| Households | $87,899 | $97,659 |
| Married Families | $103,713 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,284 | $38,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
408
Number of Veterans
344
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 5.42% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 4.96% |
| Black | 21 | 21.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.86%
Born in Somervell County, Texas
91.7%
Native Born
8.3%
Foreign Born
6.37%
Non Citizen
1.93%
Naturalized
91.7% of Somervell County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 66.86% having been born in Texas. 6.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.