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Crockett, TX
City in Houston County, Texas.
Population
6,364
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
719
ZIP codes
0
Crockett and its ZIP codes
Crockett at a glance
- Crockett is about 6.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,869 a year, 50% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,100 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Crockett, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crockett, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,869
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (771), Irish Americans (506), German Americans (268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Crockett.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,857
7,667 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,177
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,356 per person
How people get to work
Crockett, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crockett, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crockett, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.2%
U.S. 11.1% +9.1 pts
Cities near Crockett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LatexoCity | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| GrapelandCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| LoveladyCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| KennardCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ElkhartTown | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| GrovetonCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| TrinityCity | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| MidwayCity | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| Westwood ShoresCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| OakwoodTown | 30 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crockett, TX in?
- Crockett is in Houston County, Texas.
- What is the population of Crockett, TX?
- About 6,364 people live in Crockett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crockett?
- Nearby places include Latexo (4.4 mi), Grapeland (12 mi), Lovelady (13 mi), Kennard (16 mi), Elkhart (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023