Collingsworth County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Collingsworth County, Texas has a population of 2,588, the 227th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,280 and the median home value is $104,000. The poverty rate is 21.8%.

Collingsworth County Quick Facts

Population 2,58890% MOE ±156

Median Household Income $61,28090% MOE ±$6,323

Median Home Value $104,00090% MOE ±$23,321

Poverty Rate 21.8%90% MOE ±7.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.1%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 40.4 years90% MOE ±4.2 years

Homeownership Rate 73.9%90% MOE ±8.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.6%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 74.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 2,588 227th of 254

Median Income $61,280 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment 1.1%

How Collingsworth 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	2,969	2,588	-12.8%
Median household income	$48,145	$61,280	+27.3%
Median home value¹	$64,243	$104,000	+61.9%
Median gross rent	$752	$714	No clear change (-5.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Collingsworth

$61,280

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Collingsworth

$104,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.8%

$25K-$50K 26.6%

$50K-$100K 39.4%

$100K+ 23.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.9%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

7.1%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

6.4%

$45K-$50K

7.9%

$50K-$60K

10.5%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

16.9%

$100K-$125K

5.5%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

65.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $714/mo 14.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.9%

18-34

14.9%

35-54

21.6%

55-74

28.4%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Collingsworth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wellington	1,883	$57,050	22.4%	$87,400
Samnorwood	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Dodson	20	N/A	50.0%	$106,300
Quail	17	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Collingsworth County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,588. It is the 227th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Collingsworth County is 40.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Collingsworth County is $61,280. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $104,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Collingsworth County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Collingsworth County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.6%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 74.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth County, Texas?

Collingsworth County has a population of 2,588, making it the 227th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Collingsworth County?

The median household income in Collingsworth County is $61,280 with a poverty rate of 21.8%.

How many cities are in Collingsworth County, Texas?

Collingsworth County contains 4 Census-designated places.