Culberson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Culberson County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,181. It is the 231st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Culberson County is 48.1 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Culberson County is $42,672. This is 44% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $84,500. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Culberson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Culberson County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 87.1% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 8.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.9%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. 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 (87.1% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 73.3%.