Armstrong County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Armstrong County, Texas has a population of 1,822, the 235th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,750 and the median home value is $171,500. The poverty rate is 5.2%.

Armstrong County Quick Facts

Population 1,82290% MOE ±126

Median Household Income $72,75090% MOE ±$13,280

Median Home Value $171,50090% MOE ±$31,190

Poverty Rate 5.2%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.2%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 43.6 years90% MOE ±2.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.2%90% MOE ±6.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.2%90% MOE ±6.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 94.5%

Cities/Places 2

Population 1,822 235th of 254

Median Income $72,750 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 5.2%

Unemployment 1.2%

How Armstrong County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,973	1,822	No clear change (-7.7%)
Median household income	$89,226	$72,750	No clear change (-18.5%)
Median home value¹	$171,930	$171,500	No clear change (-0.3%)
Median gross rent	$1,185	$1,021	No clear change (-13.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Armstrong

$72,750

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Armstrong

$171,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 36.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.9%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

0.8%

$20K-$25K

8.0%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

0.8%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

6.3%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

13.7%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

2.4%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.2%

Renter 19.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,021/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

29.4%

75+

11.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Armstrong County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Claude	1,163	$77,813	1.9%	$170,600
Washburn	278	N/A	10.4%	$139,300

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Population Overview

Armstrong County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,822. It is the 235th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Armstrong County is 43.6 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Armstrong County is $72,750. This is 7% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $171,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Armstrong County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Armstrong County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.0%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Armstrong County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Armstrong County, Texas?

Armstrong County has a population of 1,822, making it the 235th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Armstrong County?

The median household income in Armstrong County is $72,750 with a poverty rate of 5.2%.

How many cities are in Armstrong County, Texas?

Armstrong County contains 2 Census-designated places.