City safety & data profile

TexarkanaTX

Texarkana, TX is a 37K-resident city in Bowie County with a median household income of $50,573.

Bowie County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Texarkana, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Texarkana has a population larger than 71% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $171,500, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

37K
Population
Top 29%
By size
$50,573
Median income
$171,500
Median home
22%
Poverty rate

The read on Texarkana

Texarkana posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Texarkana area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Texarkana

Where Texarkana income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,573 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Texarkana, TX beyond the headline numbers

Texarkana sits inside Bowie County, Texas, at roughly 33.43°N, -94.05°W. Population 37,280, $50,573 median household income. Median home value $171,500, median rent $1,010. Poverty rate 22%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Texarkana's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.7%, then high blood pressure at 41.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Texarkana, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Texarkana from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
37,280
Texarkana
Median Income
$50,573
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$171,500
-25% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bowie County) - Texarkana's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
92K-1%
Median Income
$59,803+41%
Median Home Value
$173,000+82%
Poverty Rate
16.2%-18%
Unemployment
4.4%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Texarkana, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
Poverty Rate
22% +55% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.6%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 50.1%
African American 37.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.7%
High Blood Pressure
41.5%
Obesity
39.1%
Physical Inactivity
32.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.7%
Current Smoking
18%
Diabetes
16.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Lack of Health Insurance
16%
Binge Drinking
14.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.7%
Annual Checkup 76.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.9%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
TEXARKANA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Texarkana, TX? ▼
Texarkana, TX has a population of 37,280 people, located in Bowie County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Texarkana? ▼
The median household income in Texarkana, TX is $50,573 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22%.
What is the median home value in Texarkana? ▼
The median home value in Texarkana, TX is $171,500. Median rent is $1,010/month.
What are the top health concerns in Texarkana? ▼
The top health indicators in Texarkana include Short Sleep Duration (43.7%), High Blood Pressure (41.5%), Obesity (39.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Texarkana? ▼
Texarkana has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Texarkana? ▼
The median age in Texarkana, TX is 37.2 years. 27.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Texarkana, TX is located in Bowie County, Texas. With a population of 37K and a $50,573 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Texarkana area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Texarkana's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bowie County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.