Claude, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Claude is a small community located in Texas, within Armstrong County. The total population is 1,163. It ranks as the 956th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Claude is 45.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.1% 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 Claude is $77,813. This is about the same as the state median of $78,476. It is also 4% 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 unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $170,600. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Claude is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Claude is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 96.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Claude, 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.