As of 2026 the population of Terrell County is 660. The population is expected to shrink to 649 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.34%.
The median age of Terrell County residents is 52.
The diversity index of Terrell County is 78.2, meaning that there is a 78% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Terrell County is $65,184 and projected to be $69,357 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,814, projected to be $33,343 in 2031. 1.06% of households – 7 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $400,203 and the average disposable income is $54,264.
There are 616 housing units in Terrell County; 238 are owner-occupied, 74 are rented, and 304 are vacant. The average home value is $149,307, with 13 homes built in 2010 or later, and 226 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 62 businesses in Terrell County, employing 408 workers and pulling from a labor force of 278 age 16 and above. 42 workers commute into Terrell County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
236 residents both live and work in/around Terrell County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 40.25% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 239 drive alone, 15 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 24 residents work from home.
157 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 29 have associates degrees, 102 have bachelor’s degrees, and 42 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
