Terrell is a city located in Kaufman County Texas. Terrell has a 2024 population of 22,754. Terrell is currently growing at a rate of 5.93% annually and its population has increased by 28.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,658 in 2020.
The average household income in Terrell is $73,625 with a poverty rate of 16.84%. The median age in Terrell is 33.1 years: 34.3 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Terrell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,304 | 48.92% |
| Black or African American | 4,218 | 22.18% |
| Two or more races | 3,745 | 19.69% |
| Other race | 1,686 | 8.86% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,999 | 3.08 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 2,923 | 3.92 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 1,732 | 1.2 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 1,070 | 3.59 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 274 | 3.96 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,415 | 11.55% |
| Associates Degree | 748 | 6.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,487 | 12.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 537 | 4.38% |
| High School Graduate | 4,278 | 34.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,273 | 10.39% |
| Some College | 2,514 | 20.52% |
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 | 5,640 | 4,869 | 1,347 |
| Hispanic | 3,739 | 2,251 | 280 |
| Black | 2,622 | 2,209 | 378 |
| 2+ Races | 1,830 | 1,309 | 152 |
| Other Race | 813 | 208 | 9 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,193 | $70,135 | $46,637 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,042 | $75,909 | $39,589 |
| High School Graduate | $37,813 | $46,322 | $26,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,309 | $36,812 | $25,821 |
| Overall | $41,007 | $47,610 | $32,000 |
| Some College | $43,555 | $44,974 | $37,019 |
$41,007
Average Earnings
$47,610
Average Male
$32,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.2% of Terrell residents speak only English, while 26.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,140 | 1,248 | 17.48% |
| Black | 4,036 | 1,133 | 28.07% |
| Multiple | 3,682 | 686 | 18.63% |
| White | 6,876 | 669 | 9.73% |
| Other | 1,675 | 383 | 22.87% |
| Native | 40 | 40 | 100% |
16.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
20.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terrell is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terrell is White, with 9.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.26% |
| High School | 12.28% |
| Some College | 11.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.21% |
| Male Employed | 9.94% |
| Female Employed | 5.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,138 | $81,332 |
| Households | $63,795 | $73,625 |
| Married Families | $77,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,824 | $49,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
724
Number of Veterans
599
Male Veterans
125
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 273 |
| Vietnam | 153 |
| Korea | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 273 |
| 18 to 34 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 6.45% |
| Black | 199 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 1.2% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
64.4%
Born in Terrell
86.33%
Native Born
13.67%
Foreign Born
9.45%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
86.33% of Terrell residents were born in the United States, with 64.4% having been born in Texas. 9.45% 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 | 29,124 | 1,274 | 4.57% |
| 2028 | 27,850 | 1,274 | 4.79% |
| 2027 | 26,576 | 1,274 | 5.04% |
| 2026 | 25,302 | 1,274 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 24,028 | 1,274 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 22,754 | 1,274 | 5.93% |
| 2023 | 21,480 | 1,389 | 6.91% |
| 2022 | 20,091 | 1,372 | 7.33% |
| 2021 | 18,719 | 1,061 | 6.01% |
| 2020 | 17,658 | -1,337 | -7.04% |
| 2019 | 18,995 | 703 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 18,292 | 296 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 17,996 | 528 | 3.02% |
| 2016 | 17,468 | 409 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 17,059 | 395 | 2.37% |
| 2014 | 16,664 | 273 | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 16,391 | 98 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 16,293 | 110 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 16,183 | 60 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 16,123 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,606 | 1,116 | 8.94% |
| 1990 | 12,490 | -779 | -5.87% |
| 1980 | 13,269 | -913 | -6.44% |
| 1970 | 14,182 | 379 | 2.75% |
| 1960 | 13,803 | 2,259 | 19.57% |
| 1950 | 11,544 | 1,063 | 10.14% |
| 1940 | 10,481 | 1,686 | 19.17% |
| 1930 | 8,795 | 446 | 5.34% |
| 1920 | 8,349 | 1,299 | 18.43% |
| 1910 | 7,050 | 720 | 11.37% |
| 1900 | 6,330 | 3,342 | 111.85% |
| 1890 | 2,988 | -26,136 | -89.74% |