| | | Texas’ population is getting older | | Age-Sex Distribution of Population in Texas: 2004 and 2024 | | | | | | Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000-2010 Intercensal Population Estimates and Vintage 2024 Population Estimates. | | | | | | The latest Viz of the Week from the Texas Demographic Center highlights how the state’s population structure has evolved from 2004 to 2024. While Texas has experienced significant growth, its age distribution is shifting toward an older population. A notable trend is the increasing share of residents aged 55 and older, largely due to the aging Baby Boomer generation—those born between 1946 and 1964. In contrast, the proportion of younger Texans (ages 0–24) has declined, driven by a falling birth rate. Meanwhile, the middle-aged population (ages 30–44) has remained relatively stable, supported in part by the migration of working-age adults into the state. These demographic shifts carry important implications for Texas’ future workforce, education system, and public services. | | | | | Explore our Social Media Channels Stay up-to-date with our newest releases, data visualizations, research findings, and engaging content. Like, comment, and share our posts to spread the word and help us reach a wider audience. | | | | | 2022 Field of Bachelor’s Degree in the United States Report | | | | | | The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report that shows the demographic, social and geographic characteristics of bachelor’s degree holders by field of study. | | | | Median Annual Earnings by Field of Bachelor’s Degree for First Major and State: 2022 | | | Population aged 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s degree or higher with earnings | Science and engineering | Science- and engineering-related fields | Business | Education | Arts, humanities, and other | | Texas | $83,580 | $65,510 | $84,720 | $54,970 | $57,090 | | U.S. | $84,930 | $75,850 | $80,570 | $57,090 | $62,740 | | | | Median Annual Earnings by Field of Bachelor’s Degree for First Major and Select Metropolitan Statistical Areas: 2022 | | | Population aged 25 to 64 with earnings and a bachelor’s degree or higher | Less than a bachelor’s degree | All bachelor’s degree holders | | Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX | $44,190 | $81,100 | | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $41,020 | $78,670 | | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $39,340 | $75,690 | | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $36,640 | $65,300 | | | | | | National Experimental Well-Being Statistics (NEWS) Report | | | | | | NEWS is a research-driven project with the goal to improve how the Census Bureau measures income and poverty. NEWS does this by exploring new methods for creating these economic “well-being” indicators by looking back at data collections from previous years, using a wider span of data sources, and applying new advanced analysis techniques. | | | | | | Texas 2036 is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research and advocacy organization driving state policy solutions with data. Planning ahead for the state’s bicentennial, the mission of Texas 2036 is to enable Texans to make policy decisions through accessible data, long-term planning and statewide engagement. Policy experts from Texas 2036 created a series of one-page analyses on important legislation that passed during the 2025 regular legislative session along with a comprehensive report on key policy issues. | | | Conference 2025 Texas Association of Counties Legislative Conference | | August 27-29, 2025 | Austin, TX | | Data Release 2024 Current Population Survey (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) | | Data Release American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates | | | | | |
