Blackwell, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 211, Blackwell's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Blackwell is a small community located in Texas, within Nolan County. The total population is 211. It ranks as the 1543rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blackwell is 45.6 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blackwell is $74,219. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.9%. This is 86% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Blackwell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $82,100. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Blackwell is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Blackwell is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.1% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.0%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

47.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Blackwell in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% higher 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 92.0%. Notably, 20.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Blackwell, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.