Limestone County
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
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Limestone County | 22,051 | 23,384 | 21,914 | 21,771 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 1,215 |
5-9 | 1,311 |
10-14 | 1,411 |
15-19 | 1,409 |
20-24 | 1,241 |
25-29 | 1,216 |
30-34 | 1,321 |
35-39 | 1,295 |
40-44 | 1,296 |
45-49 | 1,217 |
50-54 | 1,213 |
55-59 | 1,354 |
60-64 | 1,563 |
65-69 | 1,537 |
70-74 | 1,248 |
75-79 | 984 |
80-84 | 609 |
85+ | 474 |
18+ | 17,084 |
Median Age | 42 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Race
Limestone County | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 21,914.00 |
White Alone | 63.21% |
Black Alone | 16.58% |
American Indian Alone | 0.74% |
Asian Alone | 0.74% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.09% |
Some Other Race | 11.39% |
Two or More Races | 7.26% |
Hispanic Origin | 23.49% |
Diversity Index | 71.50 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Growth Rate
Limestone County | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | -0.13% |
Households | 0.24% |
Families | 0.11% |
Median Household Income | 1% |
Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 7,906 | 8,499 | 8,251 | 8,350 |
Housing Units | 9,725 | 10,536 | 10,467 | 10,540 |
Owner Occupied Units | 6,152 | 6,304 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 2,099 | 2,046 | ||
Vacant Units | 2,216 | 2,190 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Home Value
Limestone County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $184,840 | $204,348 |
Average Home Value | $260,700 | $281,722 |
<$50,000 | 502 | 465 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 1,149 | 1,060 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 793 | 738 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 907 | 841 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 509 | 552 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 660 | 710 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 688 | 816 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 424 | 505 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 297 | 355 |
$1,000,000 + | 22 | 25 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 851 |
2000-2009 | 1,574 |
1990-1999 | 1,419 |
1980-1989 | 2,087 |
1970-1979 | 1,617 |
1960-1969 | 936 |
1950-1959 | 625 |
1940-1949 | 467 |
1939 or Before | 815 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Income
Limestone County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Household | $54,317 | $57,935 |
Average Household | $77,542 | $86,289 |
Per Capita | $29,283 | $33,182 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Household Income
Limestone County | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 903 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 697 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 1,022 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 1,044 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 1,851 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 769 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,068 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 510 |
$200,000+ | 387 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 8,100 |
In-County Residents | 5,511 |
Out-of-County Residents | 2,494 |
Drive Alone | 6,887 |
Carpooled | 547 |
Public Transport | 23 |
Work at Home | 434 |
Motorcycle | 0 |
Bicycle | 0 |
Walked | 186 |
Other | 23 |
Less than 5 minutes | 447 |
5-9 minutes | 1,068 |
10-14 minutes | 1,165 |
15-19 minutes | 1,255 |
20-24 minutes | 672 |
25-29 minutes | 237 |
30-34 minutes | 925 |
35-39 minutes | 106 |
40-44 minutes | 296 |
45-59 minutes | 576 |
60-89 minutes | 380 |
90+ minutes | 539 |
Average Travel Time | 28 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 8,454 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 32 |
Mining | 204 |
Utilities | 34 |
Construction | 369 |
Manufacturing | 358 |
Wholesale Trade | 277 |
Retail Trade | 1,118 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 219 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 11 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 3 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 90 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 226 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 50 |
Gasoline Stations | 37 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 35 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 34 |
General Merchandise Str | 413 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 103 |
Information | 86 |
Finance & Insurance | 258 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 157 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 9 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 92 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 107 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 207 |
Legal Services | 57 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 1 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 161 |
Educational Services | 770 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 2,516 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 25 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 613 |
Accommodation | 77 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 536 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 406 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 84 |
Public Administration Emp | 644 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Educational Attainment (25+)
Limestone County | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 824 |
Some High School | 1,186 |
GED | 1,140 |
Graduated High School | 4,368 |
Some College/No Degree | 3,366 |
Associates Degree | 1,531 |
Bachelor's Degree | 2,087 |
Graduate Degree | 825 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 781 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 11 |
Mining Bus | 7 |
Utilities Bus | 9 |
Construction Bus | 36 |
Manufacturing Bus | 10 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 25 |
Retail Trade Bus | 107 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 22 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 4 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 1 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 12 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 15 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 8 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 8 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 13 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 12 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 12 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 24 |
Information Bus | 16 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 44 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 24 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 5 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 15 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 36 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 49 |
Legal Services Bus | 12 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 20 |
Educational Services Bus | 21 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 64 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 9 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 70 |
Accommodation Bus | 15 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 55 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 128 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 17 |
Public Administration Bus | 67 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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