County Profiles

Limestone County has a Focus on the Energy Industry.

Limestone County has a focus on the energy industry. Available natural resources of lignite coal and water allow the area to be a significant supplier of power in the state of Texas. Two lignite-surface mines are located in Limestone County. The Jewett Mine supplies lignite to the Limestone Electric Generating Station owned by NRG Texas. The Kosse coal mine produces 8.6 million short tons annually as fuel for the Oak Grove Power Station. Water supply varies throughout the region, but overall there is an abundance of this important resource. Mexia, in particular, has an abundance of potable water due to the efforts of the Bistone Municipal Water District. Wells into the Carisa Wilcox aquifer coupled with the Lake Mexia reservoir contribute to a supply that exceeds projected demand. Lake Mexia and Lake Limestone also offer numerous recreation opportunities.

Limestone County also has a very successful industrial base and is home to two significant industrial parks. As part of a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration in 2017, a project for the Mexia Industrial Park allowed for two roads within the park to be upgraded and allow the roadway to be adequate for semi-tractor trailer traffic. In addition, the project built a new road to provide access to approximately 600 acres of property owned by the Mexia Economic Development Corporation adjacent to the industrial park to allow expansion into this area for industrial development. The Groesbeck Industrial Park has 108 acres of available land for industrial, manufacturing and distribution uses, of which 20 acres has access to utilities currently.

Limestone County lies in the middle of the Texas Triangle, formed by San Antonio, Houston and the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. Access to Interstate-35 and Interstate-45 places most of the continental United States within a two-day drive. Options for air shipping and travel are numerous, with the county’s own Mexia-Limestone County Airport supplements by nearby Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport.

Groesbeck is the county seat and had an estimated population of 4,253 in 2019, while Mexia is the county's largest city, with a 2019 estimated population of 7,344. Employment in Limestone County has declined in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic like regions across the country. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Limestone County had a total Civilian Labor Force of 8,724 in November 2020, with an unemployment rate of 8.2%, similar to the Texas total of 8% unemployed. In comparison, Limestone County unemployment was 3.8% in November 2019. The area is fortunate to include some government and other non-market-driven employers that maintain fairly steady employment levels despite recession pressures. One example is the Mexia State Supported Living Center, a residential facility for people with intellectual disabilities that employs nearly 1,400 people.

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Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Limestone County22,05123,38421,94521,805

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-41,5301,2911,255
5-91,4681,3351,306
10-141,5241,3371,376
15-191,6191,2101,314
20-241,5071,1861,086
25-291,4971,3971,131
30-341,4461,4711,296
35-391,3841,3391,454
40-441,3441,2691,305
45-491,6441,2021,329
50-541,6521,2251,169
55-591,5711,4651,233
60-641,4271,5811,460
65-691,2461,5091,547
70-748761,2061,337
75-79689871961
80-84521515693
85+439536553
18+17,86717,23017,051
Median Age394243

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Race

Limestone County2022
Total21,945.000
White Alone62.720
Black Alone16.950
American Indian Alone0.670
Asian Alone0.760
Pacific Islander Alone0.100
Some Other Race10.690
Two or More Races8.120
Hispanic Origin23.040
Diversity Index71.600

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Growth Rate

Limestone County2022 - 2027
Population-0.13%
Households-0.12%
Families-0.08%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households7,9068,4998,1628,113
Housing Units9,72510,53610,34310,277
Owner Occupied Units6,1466,142
Renter Occupied Units2,0161,971
Vacant Units2,1812,164

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Home Value

Limestone County20222027
Median Home Value$129,100$145,593
Average Home Value$176,940$190,781
<$50,0001,040939
$50,000 - $99,9991,4901,356
$100,000 - $149,999933851
$150,000 - $199,999753799
$200,000 - $249,999465490
$250,000 - $299,999548639
$300,000 - $399,999476557
$400,000 - $499,999297348
$500,000 - $749,9998093
$1,000,000 +76

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later396
2000-20091,576
1990-19991,727
1980-19891,888
1970-19791,842
1960-1969862
1950-1959738
1940-1949477
1939 or Before1,044

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Income
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Income

Limestone County20222027
Median Household$48,376$54,010
Average Household$68,859$78,652
Per Capita$25,748$29,403

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Household Income Base

Limestone County2022
<$15,0001,003
$15,000 - $24,999965
$25,000 - $34,999860
$35,000 - $49,9991,363
$50,000 - $74,9991,454
$75,000 - $99,999928
$100,000 - $149,999954
$150,000 - $199,999448
$200,000+187

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+8,570
In-County Residents6,055
Out-of-County Residents2,451
Drive Alone7,158
Carpooled825
Public Transport24
Work at Home349
Less than 5 minutes563
5-9 minutes1,266
10-14 minutes1,265
15-19 minutes1,535
20-24 minutes848
25-29 minutes304
30-34 minutes923
35-39 minutes169
40-44 minutes240
45-59 minutes572
60-89 minutes342
90+ minutes194
Average Travel Time22

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees8,022
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt34
Mining227
Utilities47
Construction348
Manufacturing366
Wholesale Trade279
  
Retail Trade1,087
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers187
Furn & Home Furnish Str15
Electronics & Appl Store9
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip75
Food & Beverage Stores228
Health/Pers Care Stores50
Gasoline Stations57
Clothing/Accessory Store30
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music9
General Merchandise Str390
Misc Store Retailers27
Nonstore Retailers10
  
Transportation/Warehouse91
Information92
  
Finance & Insurance233
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn163
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv12
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other58
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing103
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv193
Legal Services54
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt75
Educational Services776
HealthCare/Social Assist2,522
Arts/Entertainment/Rec26
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs592
Accommodation82
Food Srv/Drinking Places510
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin344
Auto Repair/Maintenance96
Public Administration Emp580

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Educational Attainment (25+)

Limestone County2022
Some High School1,414
Graduated High School4,382
Associates Degree1,247
Bachelor's Degree1,960
Graduate Degree688

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses777
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus11
Mining Bus7
Utilities Bus9
Construction Bus33
Manufacturing Bus11
Wholesale Trade Bus27
  
Retail Trade Bus124
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus20
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus12
Food & Beverage Stores Bus18
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus8
Gasoline Stations Bus12
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus11
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus3
General Merchandise Str Bus9
Misc Store Retailers Bus10
Nonstore Retailers Bus14
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus18
Information Bus17
  
Finance & Insurance Bus48
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus26
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus6
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus16
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus37
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus48
Legal Services Bus13
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus18
Educational Services Bus21
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus62
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus8
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus68
Accommodation Bus16
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus52
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus114
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus21
Public Administration Bus67

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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