Texas is the second largest state in the United States with a population of 28,862,581. Its population density of 112.39 people per square mile is higher than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. Texas has a diverse economy with many businesses ranging from oil and gas to technology and more. Some well known companies based in Texas include Dell Technologies, AT&T, Southwest Airlines, and ExxonMobil. Year round outdoor activities in Texas include hiking in Big Bend National Park, kayaking on Lake Texoma, camping on the Gulf Coast barrier islands, and skiing at Ski Apache in Ruidoso Ski Resort. Local organizations such as The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, PGA Tour’s Shell Houston Open, American Royal World Series of Barbecue held annually in Kansas City, Missouri are also popular among Texans. Other sporting events like the Dallas Cowboys football team have made Texas a popular destination for sports fans all over the world.
The population in Texas is 28,862,581. There are 111 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Texas is 35, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Texas is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Texas
- 51.7% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 35.6% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Texas
- 42.9% are White
- 11.7% are Black
- 4.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 38.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander