Concho County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Concho County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,301. It is the 217th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Concho County is 45.3 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Concho County is $59,632. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,800. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Concho County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.7% 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 Concho County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 79.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Concho County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.