Culberson County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Culberson County, Texas has a population of 2,195, the 232nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,777 and the median home value is $79,300. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Culberson County Quick Facts

Population 2,195

Median Household Income $58,77790% MOE ±$24,616

Median Home Value $79,30090% MOE ±$36,646

Poverty Rate 19.5%90% MOE ±14.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.2%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Median Age 44.8 years90% MOE ±14.3 years

Homeownership Rate 70.2%90% MOE ±15.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%90% MOE ±7.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 74.2%

Cities/Places 1

Population 2,195 232nd of 254

Median Income $58,777 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.5%

Unemployment 1.2%

How Culberson 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	2,214	2,195	-0.9%
Median household income	$46,644	$58,777	No clear change (+26.0%)
Median home value¹	$76,796	$79,300	No clear change (+3.3%)
Median gross rent	$715	$1,043	No clear change (+45.9%)

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

Median Household Income

Culberson

$58,777

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Culberson

$79,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.0%

$25K-$50K 25.2%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 21.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

10.5%

$20K-$25K

1.8%

$25K-$30K

11.4%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

6.2%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

19.7%

$75K-$100K

6.7%

$100K-$125K

14.2%

$125K-$150K

1.7%

$150K-$200K

3.1%

$200K+

2.0%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.2%

Renter 29.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,043/mo 21.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.0%

18-34

13.8%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

27.9%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Culberson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Van Horn	1,908	$59,707	21.1%	$94,300

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Population Overview

Culberson County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,195. It is the 232nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Culberson County is 44.8 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Culberson County is $58,777. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $79,300. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Culberson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Culberson County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 78.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 17.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.4%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (78.0% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 74.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Culberson 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 Culberson County, Texas?

Culberson County has a population of 2,195, making it the 232nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Culberson County?

The median household income in Culberson County is $58,777 with a poverty rate of 19.5%.

How many cities are in Culberson County, Texas?

Culberson County contains 1 Census-designated place.