Tarrant County, Texas
U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
2,091,953 Population
865.28 Square Miles
2,417.65 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
34.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
26.29%
18 to 34
24.09%
35 to 64
38.27%
65 and Over
11.35%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.11%
Female
50.89%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
16.26%
Native
83.74%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
27.21%
2000 to 2009
27.77%
1990 to 1999
22.11%
Before 1990
22.92%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
13.35%
High School Grad or Higher
86.65%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.39%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.7%
Dropped Out
4.3%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
71.04%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$36,170
Median Household Income
$73,545
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.95%
Unemployed
5.05%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
11.27%
Population Under 18
Poverty
16.4%
Non-poverty
83.6%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.53%
Non-poverty
91.47%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
27 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
16.77%
With Health Insurance Coverage
83.23%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.8
Number of Households
739,804
Marital Status
Single
48.93%
Married
51.07%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.72%
Now Married
53.03%
Widowed
2.03%
Divorced
9.22%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.23%
Now Married
49.22%
Widowed
6.92%
Divorced
12.63%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.85%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
797,482
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.77%
Vacant
7.23%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
59.77%
Renter Occupied
40.23%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
44.94%
For Sale
8.08%
Other
46.98%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1987
Types of Structures
Single Unit
69.98%
Multi Unit
28.02%
Mobile Home
1.95%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.06%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.46%
Without Mortgage
35.54%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$229,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,217
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
14.16%