Mills County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 4,598 with a growth rate of 1.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mills County, Texas is the 204th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 4,969 and has seen a growth of -7.47% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,848 | 50 | 1.04% |
| 2028 | 4,798 | 50 | 1.05% |
| 2027 | 4,748 | 50 | 1.06% |
| 2026 | 4,698 | 50 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 4,648 | 50 | 1.09% |
| 2024 | 4,598 | 50 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 4,548 | 50 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 4,498 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 4,489 | 43 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 4,446 | -426 | -8.74% |
| 2019 | 4,872 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 4,865 | -58 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 4,923 | 37 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 4,886 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 4,887 | 16 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 4,871 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 4,873 | 40 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 4,833 | -50 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 4,883 | -86 | -1.73% |
| 2010 | 4,969 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,531 | 54 | 1.21% |
| 1980 | 4,477 | 265 | 6.29% |
| 1970 | 4,212 | -255 | -5.71% |
| 1960 | 4,467 | -1,532 | -25.54% |
| 1950 | 5,999 | -1,952 | -24.55% |
| 1940 | 7,951 | -342 | -4.12% |
| 1930 | 8,293 | -726 | -8.05% |
| 1920 | 9,019 | -675 | -6.96% |
| 1910 | 9,694 | 1,843 | 23.47% |
| 1900 | 7,851 | 2,358 | 42.93% |
| 1890 | 5,493 | 645 | 13.3% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,649 | 81.07% |
| Two or more races | 635 | 14.11% |
| Other race | 170 | 3.78% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.09% |
| 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 | 1,833 | 2.36 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 1,027 | 2.81 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 548 | 1.05 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 140 | 3.46 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 118 | 3.28 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 6.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 629 | 18.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 337 | 9.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,065 | 31.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 5.36% |
| Some College | 731 | 21.53% |
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 | 2,605 | 2,390 | 790 |
| Hispanic | 645 | 464 | 142 |
| 2+ Races | 362 | 300 | 75 |
| Other Race | 111 | 66 | 51 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,228 | $57,768 | $50,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,028 | $0 | $106,378 |
| High School Graduate | $32,195 | $38,661 | $29,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,122 | $26,173 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,923 | $37,204 | $34,938 |
| Some College | $37,353 | $43,456 | $32,958 |
$35,923
Average Earnings
$37,204
Average Male
$34,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.75% of Mills County, Texas residents speak only English, while 16.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,034 | 267 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,081 | 18 | 1.67% |
| Multiple | 624 | 14 | 2.24% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
6.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.8%
Male Poverty Rate
8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mills County, Texas is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mills County, Texas is Hispanic, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.25% |
| Some College | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.21% |
| Male Employed | 0.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,861 | $107,244 |
| Households | $59,315 | $86,246 |
| Married Families | $86,007 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,346 | $35,883 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
292
Number of Veterans
273
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 111 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 5.3% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
79.32%
Born in Mills County, Texas
94.36%
Native Born
5.64%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
94.36% of Mills County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 79.32% having been born in Texas. 2.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.