Texas

State

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2021 Population

28.9M

0.793% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AJohn Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATed Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.575% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14%

1.35% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$67,321

5.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$202,600

8.23% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

12.8M

1.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Texas had a population of 28.9M people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $67,321. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Texas grew from 28.6M to 28.9M, a 0.793% increase and its median household income grew from $63,826 to $67,321, a 5.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Texas are White (Non-Hispanic) (40.7%), White (Hispanic) (23.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.66%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.74%).

35.1% of the households in Texas reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.8% of the residents in Texas are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Texas are Texas A & M University-College Station (19,908 degrees awarded in 2021), The University of Texas at Austin (17,613 degrees), and The University of Texas at Arlington (14,417 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Texas was $202,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Texas drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Texas was 2 cars per household.

Texas borders Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

About the photo: Austin at Sunset

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United States

Population & Diversity

Texas is home to a population of 28.9M people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 17% of Texas residents were born outside of the country (4.9M people).

In 2021, there were 1.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.7M people) in Texas than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.82M White (Hispanic) and 3.4M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Texas are Spanish (7,717,053 households), Vietnamese (229,759 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (179,035 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX
268,119
Hays County PUMA, TX
234,241
Brazos CountyCollege Station & Bryan Cities PUMA, TX
231,029

In 2021 there were 28,862,581 residents in Texas.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (156,169 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (122,003 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (125,723 people).

The following map shows all of the states in Texas colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

14,466,011

Women

50.1%

14,396,570

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 28,862,581 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

89.8%

2021 Citizenship

89.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.8% of Texas residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Texas was 89.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Texas compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Texas

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.7M ± 5.31k
White (Hispanic)
6.82M ± 26.5k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.4M ± 9.34k

39.8%

Hispanic Population

11.5M people

39.8% of the people in Texas are hispanic (11.5M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Texas as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.9M people

16.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.82M people

As of 2021, 17% of Texas residents (4.9M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Texas was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Texas compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,717,053 households (28.7%)
Vietnamese
229,759 households (0.854%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
179,035 households (0.665%)

35.1% of the households in Texas reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Texas was Spanish. 28.7% of the households in Texas reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
417,091 ± 6,080
Vietnam
415,590 ± 5,317
Gulf War (1990s)
251,909 ± 4,737

Texas has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Texas employs 12.8M people. The largest industries in Texas are Construction (1,004,639 people), Elementary & secondary schools (903,228 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (855,867 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($141,977), Software publishing ($131,796), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($126,592).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

5,839,950

Women

46.1%

6,836,831

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Texas in 2020 was 12,676,781 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Texas.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 12,831,286 people working in Texas. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (40,362 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (30,396 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,954 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Texas colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

12.8M

2021 Value

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Texas grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 12.7M employees to 12.8M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Texas, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (343,713 people), Other managers (331,757 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (331,170 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Texas.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.8M

2021 Value

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Texas grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 12.7M employees to 12.8M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Texas, are Construction (1,004,639 people), Elementary & secondary schools (903,228 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (855,867 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Texas, though some of these residents may live in Texas and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,901

Median earning men ± $270

$33,439

Median earning women ± $130

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,535), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,038), and Information ($66,074).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,349), Public Administration ($47,151), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,760).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Year-over-year N/A

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

523,964
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
318,580
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
259,672
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$443M
Manufacturing
$417M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$337M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

The most partisan county was N/A with N/A% of the vote going to N/A running for the N/A Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

N/A

Popular Vote for N/A

N/A% for the N/A

In the N/A presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was N/A with N/A% of the vote going to N/A running for the N/A Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

N/AJohn Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

N/ATed Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Texas awarded 398,189 degrees. The student population of Texas in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 657,153 male students and 937,914 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Texas are Hispanic or Latino (145,544 and 38.4%), followed by White (144,011 and 38%), Black or African American (44,734 and 11.8%), and Asian (26,037 and 6.86%).

The largest universities in Texas by number of degrees awarded are Texas A & M University-College Station (19,908 and 5%), The University of Texas at Austin (17,613 and 4.42%), and The University of Texas at Arlington (14,417 and 3.62%).

The most popular majors in Texas are General Studies (42,083 and 10.6%), General Business Administration & Management (22,321 and 5.61%), and Registered Nursing (18,884 and 4.74%).

The median tuition costs in Texas are $24,230 for private four year colleges, and $5,880 and $16,708 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Texas, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,595,067 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,595,067 students enrolled in Texas, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 636,813 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
11,858 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
8,655 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
8,407 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Texas was Registered Nursing with 11,858 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Texas according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas A & M University-College Station
19,908 degrees awarded
The University of Texas at Austin
17,613 degrees awarded
The University of Texas at Arlington
14,417 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas A & M University-College Station with 19,908 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 159,366 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Texas, which is 0.667 times less than the 238,823 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 145,544 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 144,011 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,492) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,580) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Texas in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Texas was $202,600 in 2021, which is 0.827 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $187,200 to $202,600, a 8.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Texas is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Texas have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Texas is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Texas is $67,321. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Texas was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

In 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Texas. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.861%.

Housing

Property

$202,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$599

$6.39M

Median Property Taxes

±$23,600

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Texas the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Texas compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.4% of the housing units in Texas were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Texas compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Texas was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

The following map shows all of the counties in Texas colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,321

Median Household Income

± $214

10.2M

Number of Households

± 28,664

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.2M households in Texas grew to $67,321 from the previous year's value of $63,826.

The following chart displays the households in Texas distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (9.7%)
Worked At Home (9.14%)

In 2021, 77% of workers in Texas drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.7%) and those who worked at home (9.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Texas have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Texas have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Texas compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Texas distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Texas have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Texas. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.861%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Texas (3.97M out of 28.3M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Texas is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Texas. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 420 in Texas. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 28.4 per 100,000 population.

The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Texas.

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Health

82.4% of the population of Texas has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 9.06% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.6%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

9.06%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Texas grew by 1.56% from 17.3% to 17.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Texas changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.6 in Texas.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Texas and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Texas.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.1% in Texas.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Texas and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Texas.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 20.7% in Texas.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Texas and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Texas.

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