Briscoe County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Briscoe County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,223. It is the 244th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Briscoe County is 50.8 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.9% 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 Briscoe County is $41,188. This is 46% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $82,900. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Briscoe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Briscoe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.