Erath County, Texas

Erath County, Texas is a county located in the Southern Region (West South Central) of United States. It is home to over 33001 people (2000 census). In July 2008, its estimated population was 35870, giving it the 81st largest population among Texas's county. The county extends throughout a territory of 1089.8 mi˛ (2822.57 sq km ), of which, 1086.33 square miles (2813.58 sq km) of it is land and 3.47 square miles (8.99 sq km) of it is water, giving it the 57th largest by total area among Texas's county.

Erath County Texas
Map of Erath County, Texas

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 33001 people, 12568 households, and 8108 families residing in the county. The population density was 30.4 people per square mile (11.74/km˛), it is 103rd most densely populated county in Texas. There were 14422 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.14/km˛). The average household size was 2.48 persons, and the average family size was 3.08 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 17% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 35870, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 34416 White, 482 Black or African American, 276 American Indian, 345 Asian, 17 Native Hawaiian, and 334 from two or more races.

Erath County Texas Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Erath County Texas School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Erath County Texas GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $30708, making its Texas's 143rd highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $39491, it is 93rd wealthiest county by median family income in Texas. The per capita income for the county was $16655, it is the 103rd wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.

In 2000, 11111 pupils and students, of which 5470 are male and 5641 are female, 33.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 526 nursery or pri school, 469 kindergarten, 3812 elementary school, 1717 high school and 4587 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Dublin CityErath County3.413.41037541102.41172424397
2Stephenville CityErath County10.0410.030.02149211488.31510827489
YearPopulation
April 2000 census33001
April 2000 Estimate33001
July 2000 Estimate33050
July 2001 Estimate32871
July 2002 Estimate33303
July 2003 Estimate33622
July 2004 Estimate34201
July 2005 Estimate34461
July 2006 Estimate35291
July 2007 Estimate35587
July 2008 Estimate35870
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school257269526
Kindergarten200269469
Elementary school198118313812
High school8099081717
College or graduate school222323644587
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Erath County, Texas$30708$39491$16655
Texas, United States$39927$45861$19617
United States$41994$50046$21587