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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Limestone County22,05123,38421,91421,771

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Age

Population2024
0-41,215
5-91,311
10-141,411
15-191,409
20-241,241
25-291,216
30-341,321
35-391,295
40-441,296
45-491,217
50-541,213
55-591,354
60-641,563
65-691,537
70-741,248
75-79984
80-84609
85+474
18+17,084
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Race

Limestone County2024
Total21,914.00
White Alone63.21%
Black Alone16.58%
American Indian Alone0.74%
Asian Alone0.74%
Pacific Islander Alone0.09%
Some Other Race11.39%
Two or More Races7.26%
Hispanic Origin23.49%
Diversity Index71.50

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Growth Rate

Limestone County2024 - 2029
Population-0.13%
Households0.24%
Families0.11%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households7,9068,4998,2518,350
Housing Units9,72510,53610,46710,540
Owner Occupied Units6,1526,304
Renter Occupied Units2,0992,046
Vacant Units2,2162,190

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Home Value

Limestone County20242029
Median Home Value$184,840$204,348
Average Home Value$260,700$281,722
<$50,000502465
$50,000 - $99,9991,1491,060
$100,000 - $149,999793738
$150,000 - $199,999907841
$200,000 - $249,999509552
$250,000 - $299,999660710
$300,000 - $399,999688816
$400,000 - $499,999424505
$500,000 - $749,999297355
$1,000,000 +2225

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later851
2000-20091,574
1990-19991,419
1980-19892,087
1970-19791,617
1960-1969936
1950-1959625
1940-1949467
1939 or Before815

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Income

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Income

Limestone County20242029
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 County2024
<$15,000903
$15,000 - $24,999697
$25,000 - $34,9991,022
$35,000 - $49,9991,044
$50,000 - $74,9991,851
$75,000 - $99,999769
$100,000 - $149,9991,068
$150,000 - $199,999510
$200,000+387

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+8,100
In-County Residents5,511
Out-of-County Residents2,494
Drive Alone6,887
Carpooled547
Public Transport23
Work at Home434
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked186
Other23
Less than 5 minutes447
5-9 minutes1,068
10-14 minutes1,165
15-19 minutes1,255
20-24 minutes672
25-29 minutes237
30-34 minutes925
35-39 minutes106
40-44 minutes296
45-59 minutes576
60-89 minutes380
90+ minutes539
Average Travel Time28

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees8,454
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt32
Mining204
Utilities34
Construction369
Manufacturing358
Wholesale Trade277
  
Retail Trade1,118
  
Transportation/Warehouse103
Information86
  
Finance & Insurance258
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing107
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv207
Legal Services57
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt161
Educational Services770
HealthCare/Social Assist2,516
Arts/Entertainment/Rec25
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs613
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin406
Auto Repair/Maintenance84
Public Administration Emp644

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Educational Attainment (25+)

Limestone County2024
<9th Grade824
Some High School1,186
GED1,140
Graduated High School4,368
Some College/No Degree3,366
Associates Degree1,531
Bachelor's Degree2,087
Graduate Degree825

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses781
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus11
Mining Bus7
Utilities Bus9
Construction Bus36
Manufacturing Bus10
Wholesale Trade Bus25
  
Retail Trade Bus107
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus24
Information Bus16
  
Finance & Insurance Bus44
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus36
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus49
Legal Services Bus12
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus20
Educational Services Bus21
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus64
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus9
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus70
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus128
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus17
Public Administration Bus67

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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