Cottle County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cottle County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,302. It is the 241st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cottle County is 44.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cottle County is $58,819. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 65% 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 6.4%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $54,100. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Cottle County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cottle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 79.6%.