Stephenville is a city located in Erath County Texas. Stephenville has a 2024 population of 22,224. It is also the county seat of Erath County. Stephenville is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Stephenville is $72,689 with a poverty rate of 18.35%. The median age in Stephenville is 26 years: 26.2 years for males, and 25.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stephenville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,115 | 80.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,797 | 8.42% |
| Other race | 1,255 | 5.88% |
| Black or African American | 566 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 368 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 244 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,204 | 2.23 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 3,823 | 1.37 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Married | 3,215 | 2.91 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 838 | 3.46 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 328 | 2.49 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
45.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 709 | 6.49% |
| Associates Degree | 966 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,251 | 20.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,412 | 12.93% |
| High School Graduate | 2,730 | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 417 | 3.82% |
| Some College | 2,434 | 22.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,131 | 7,581 | 3,224 |
| Hispanic | 2,056 | 1,602 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 902 | 816 | 203 |
| Other Race | 738 | 536 | 34 |
| Asian | 277 | 182 | 115 |
| Black | 246 | 235 | 32 |
| Native American | 143 | 62 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,556 | $65,932 | $38,352 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,418 | $94,350 | $56,127 |
| High School Graduate | $32,724 | $38,854 | $29,675 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,979 | $46,306 | $69,830 |
| Overall | $45,792 | $52,881 | $36,415 |
| Some College | $43,208 | $54,677 | $27,865 |
$45,792
Average Earnings
$52,881
Average Male
$36,415
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.63% of Stephenville residents speak only English, while 13.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,676 | 2,641 | 19.31% |
| Hispanic | 3,754 | 426 | 11.35% |
| Multiple | 1,497 | 283 | 18.9% |
| Black | 327 | 160 | 48.93% |
| Other | 1,235 | 118 | 9.55% |
| Native | 227 | 102 | 44.93% |
| Asian | 325 | 37 | 11.38% |
18.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.94%
Male Poverty Rate
16.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stephenville is Black, with 48.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stephenville is Other, with 9.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.09% |
| High School | 17.13% |
| Some College | 11.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.93% |
| Male Employed | 16.72% |
| Female Employed | 12.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,396 | $95,861 |
| Households | $55,504 | $72,689 |
| Married Families | $97,517 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,759 | $42,653 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
613
Number of Veterans
595
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 227 |
| First Gulf War | 164 |
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 18 to 34 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 29 | 8.38% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 5 | 3.05% |
| Black | 4 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.07%
Born in Stephenville
95.28%
Native Born
4.72%
Foreign Born
2.29%
Non Citizen
2.43%
Naturalized
95.28% of Stephenville residents were born in the United States, with 73.07% having been born in Texas. 2.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,614 | 278 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 23,336 | 278 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 23,058 | 278 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 22,780 | 278 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 22,502 | 278 | 1.25% |
| 2024 | 22,224 | 278 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 21,946 | 339 | 1.57% |
| 2022 | 21,607 | 186 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 21,421 | 309 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 21,112 | 33 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 21,079 | 185 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 20,894 | 341 | 1.66% |
| 2017 | 20,553 | 271 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 20,282 | 249 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 20,033 | 450 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 19,583 | 889 | 4.76% |
| 2013 | 18,694 | 478 | 2.62% |
| 2012 | 18,216 | 315 | 1.76% |
| 2011 | 17,901 | 884 | 5.19% |
| 2010 | 17,017 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,921 | 1,419 | 10.51% |
| 1990 | 13,502 | 1,621 | 13.64% |
| 1980 | 11,881 | 2,604 | 28.07% |
| 1970 | 9,277 | 1,918 | 26.06% |
| 1960 | 7,359 | 204 | 2.85% |
| 1950 | 7,155 | 2,387 | 50.06% |
| 1940 | 4,768 | 824 | 20.89% |
| 1930 | 3,944 | 53 | 1.36% |
| 1920 | 3,891 | 1,330 | 51.93% |
| 1910 | 2,561 | -21,053 | -89.15% |