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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. 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%.