Briscoe County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Briscoe County, Texas has a population of 1,301, the 241st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $45,417 and the median home value is $90,300. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Briscoe County Quick Facts

Population 1,30190% MOE ±136

Median Household Income $45,41790% MOE ±$13,842

Median Home Value $90,30090% MOE ±$13,013

Poverty Rate 16.8%90% MOE ±6.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.0%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 49.2 years90% MOE ±8.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.8%90% MOE ±7.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.7%

Cities/Places 2

Population 1,301 241st of 254

Median Income $45,417 42% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 1.0%

How Briscoe 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	1,457	1,301	No clear change (-10.7%)
Median household income	$49,508	$45,417	No clear change (-8.3%)
Median home value¹	$81,227	$90,300	No clear change (+11.2%)
Median gross rent	$831	$631	-24.0%

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

Median Household Income

Briscoe

$45,417

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Briscoe

$90,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.7%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 26.8%

$100K+ 22.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.5%

$10K-$15K

9.2%

$15K-$20K

10.1%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

3.8%

$125K-$150K

1.8%

$150K-$200K

10.0%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

1.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.8%

Renter 17.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $631/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

15.1%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

28.7%

75+

10.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Briscoe County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Silverton	498	$42,963	13.3%	$77,900
Quitaque	347	$58,929	14.4%	$69,200

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Population Overview

Briscoe County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,301. It is the 241st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Briscoe County is 49.2 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.6% 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 $45,417. This is 42% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $90,300. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Briscoe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% 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 26.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.7% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 82.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Briscoe 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 Briscoe County, Texas?

Briscoe County has a population of 1,301, making it the 241st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Briscoe County?

The median household income in Briscoe County is $45,417 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Briscoe County, Texas?

Briscoe County contains 2 Census-designated places.