Terrell County
- Population: 760; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Sanderson
- Terrell County, founded in 1905, was named for Texas State Senator, Alexander W. Terrell.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Sanderson – County Seat
School Districts
Terrell County Resources
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell County | 1,081 | 984 | 660 | 649 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 30 |
| 5-9 | 31 |
| 10-14 | 36 |
| 15-19 | 26 |
| 20-24 | 24 |
| 25-29 | 24 |
| 30-34 | 42 |
| 35-39 | 33 |
| 40-44 | 37 |
| 45-49 | 32 |
| 50-54 | 43 |
| 55-59 | 46 |
| 60-64 | 52 |
| 65-69 | 53 |
| 70-74 | 62 |
| 75-79 | 29 |
| 80-84 | 35 |
| 85+ | 25 |
| 18+ | 544 |
| Median Age | 52 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Race
| Terrell County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 660.00 |
| White Alone | 60.76% |
| Black Alone | 2.27% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.3% |
| Asian Alone | 0.45% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0% |
| Some Other Race | 20.61% |
| Two or More Races | 15.61% |
| Hispanic Origin | 49.85% |
| Diversity Index | 78.20 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Growth Rate
| Terrell County | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.34% |
| Households | 0.00% |
| Families | -0.21% |
| Median Household Income | 1% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 443 | 430 | 312 | 312 |
| Housing Units | 991 | 700 | 616 | 594 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 238 | 239 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 74 | 73 | ||
| Vacant Units | 304 | 282 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Home Value
| Terrell County | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,470 | $160,352 |
| Average Home Value | $149,307 | $151,266 |
| <$50,000 | 17 | 17 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 46 | 45 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 31 | 31 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 106 | 103 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 26 | 29 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 12 | 14 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 0 | 0 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 0 | 0 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 0 | 0 |
| $1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 13 |
| 2000-2009 | 0 |
| 1990-1999 | 47 |
| 1980-1989 | 50 |
| 1970-1979 | 96 |
| 1960-1969 | 87 |
| 1950-1959 | 78 |
| 1940-1949 | 42 |
| 1939 or Before | 226 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Income
| Terrell County | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $51,646 | $54,202 |
| Average Household | $65,184 | $69,357 |
| Per Capita | $30,814 | $33,343 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Household Income
| Terrell County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 39 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 10 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 22 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 79 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 58 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 34 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 59 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 4 |
| $200,000+ | 7 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 278 |
| In-County Residents | 236 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 42 |
| Drive Alone | 239 |
| Carpooled | 15 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 24 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 0 |
| Walked | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 95 |
| 5-9 minutes | 86 |
| 10-14 minutes | 0 |
| 15-19 minutes | 12 |
| 20-24 minutes | 16 |
| 25-29 minutes | 0 |
| 30-34 minutes | 9 |
| 35-39 minutes | 0 |
| 40-44 minutes | 22 |
| 45-59 minutes | 14 |
| 60-89 minutes | 0 |
| 90+ minutes | 0 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 408 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 15 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Construction | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 |
| Retail Trade | 23 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 4 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 4 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 11 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations | 4 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 9 |
| Information | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 4 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 2 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 5 |
| Legal Services | 5 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 0 |
| Educational Services | 110 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 15 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 31 |
| Accommodation | 7 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 24 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 7 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 0 |
| Public Administration Emp | 182 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Terrell County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 13 |
| Some High School | 19 |
| GED | 20 |
| Graduated High School | 137 |
| Some College/No Degree | 151 |
| Associates Degree | 29 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 102 |
| Graduate Degree | 42 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 62 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 7 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 0 |
| Construction Bus | 0 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 1 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 1 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 4 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 1 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 1 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 1 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 1 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 3 |
| Information Bus | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 1 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 1 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 1 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 2 |
| Legal Services Bus | 2 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 0 |
| Educational Services Bus | 4 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 2 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 7 |
| Accommodation Bus | 4 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 3 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 6 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 0 |
| Public Administration Bus | 21 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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