2023 Data

Divorce Statistics in Texas

Last updated: February 28, 2026 · Reviewed every 3 months · 2023 data

Key Divorce Statistics for Texas (2023)

Divorce Rate

2.1 per 1,000

Marriage Rate

5.8 per 1,000

Annual Filings

72,000

Median Cost (Uncontested)

$2,500

Median Cost (Contested)

$15,000

Median Attorney Hourly Rate

$300/hr

Median Duration

6 months

Family Law Attorneys

1,022

Attorneys per 100K Population

3.4

Population

30,503,301

Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2023)

Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data

Divorce Cost Comparison

Median attorney hourly rate:$300/hr

US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)

2013

3.30

2022

2.40

Change

-0.90

Texas vs. National Average

Comparison of Texas divorce statistics against national averages
Metric	Texas	National Avg	Comparison
Divorce Rate (per 1,000)	2.1	2.4	12% lower
Median Uncontested Cost	$2,500	$7,500	67% lower
Median Contested Cost	$15,000	—	—
Median Duration (Months)	6	11	45% lower
Attorneys per 100K	3.4	—	—

Data Sources & Methodology

Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.

CDC NVSS State Divorce Rates 2023 (2023)
CDC NCHS Stats of the States: Texas (2023)
CDC NVSS State Marriage Rates 2023 (2023)
U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2023)
Texas Office of Court Administration Annual Statistical Report FY 2023 (2023)

Methodology

Rates calculated per 1,000 population using Census population estimates. Cost figures represent median values from attorney surveys and court fee schedules. All data verified against primary .gov sources where available.