Fisher County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Fisher County, Texas has a population of 3,655, the 209th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,533 and the median home value is $78,600. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Fisher County Quick Facts

Population 3,655

Median Household Income $65,53390% MOE ±$2,822

Median Home Value $78,60090% MOE ±$13,186

Poverty Rate 13.7%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Median Age 40.5 years90% MOE ±2.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.4%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.1%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.3%

Cities/Places 3

Population 3,655 209th of 254

Median Income $65,533 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Fisher 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	3,856	3,655	-5.2%
Median household income	$56,792	$65,533	+15.4%
Median home value¹	$82,334	$78,600	No clear change (-4.5%)
Median gross rent	$745	$601	No clear change (-19.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Fisher

$65,533

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fisher

$78,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 16.4%

$50K-$100K 39.0%

$100K+ 26.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

1.5%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

19.2%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

13.2%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.4%

Renter 19.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $601/mo 11.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

25.8%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fisher County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rotan	1,204	$53,289	19.4%	$54,000
Roby	679	$59,758	19.3%	$45,800
McCaulley	35	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Fisher County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,655. It is the 209th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fisher County is 40.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fisher County is $65,533. This is 16% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $78,600. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Fisher County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fisher County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (64.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fisher 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 Fisher County, Texas?

Fisher County has a population of 3,655, making it the 209th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Fisher County?

The median household income in Fisher County is $65,533 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in Fisher County, Texas?

Fisher County contains 3 Census-designated places.