Young County Demographics

A map of Young County's Population by Race

Young County, Texas has an estimated population of 18,029, a less than 1% change from the 17,867 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Young County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Young is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Young County, that probability was 39.7% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Young County is ranked the 131st most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Young County was ranked the 130th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Young County's White Population

13,542 residents of Young County, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Young County is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Young County ranks 44th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Young County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Young County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.1%.

Young County is more White than neighboring Stephens County (68.2% White), Jack County (74.7% White), and Palo Pinto County (73% White). Young County is less White than neighboring Archer County (85.5% White), and Throckmorton County (84.4% White).

Young County's Black Population

104 residents of Young County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Young County is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Young County ranks 189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Young County's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Black residents' share of Young County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Young County is more Black than neighboring Throckmorton County (0% Black). Young County is less Black than neighboring Archer County (1.4% Black), Stephens County (3% Black), Jack County (2.9% Black), and Palo Pinto County (2.3% Black).

Young County's Asian Population

181 residents of Young County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Young County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Young County ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Young County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.5%. Asian residents' share of Young County's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Young County is more Asian than neighboring Archer County (0.6% Asian), Jack County (0.5% Asian), Throckmorton County (0.6% Asian), and Palo Pinto County (0.7% Asian).

Young County's Hispanic Population

3,692 residents of Young County, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Young County is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Young County ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Young County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Young County's population has increased from 19.6% to 20.5%.

Young County is more Hispanic than neighboring Archer County (9.4% Hispanic), Jack County (18.7% Hispanic), and Throckmorton County (10.3% Hispanic). Young County is less Hispanic than neighboring Stephens County (25.1% Hispanic), and Palo Pinto County (20.6% Hispanic).

Young County's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Young County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Young County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Young County ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Young County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Young County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Young County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stephens County (0.3% Native American/Other), Jack County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Throckmorton County (0% Native American/Other).

Young County's Multiracial Population

443 residents of Young County, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Young County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Young County ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Young County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Young County's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.5%.

Young County is more Multiracial than neighboring Stephens County (2.3% Multiracial). Young County is less Multiracial than neighboring Archer County (2.6% Multiracial), Jack County (3% Multiracial), Throckmorton County (4.8% Multiracial), and Palo Pinto County (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.