Fisher County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fisher County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,661. It is the 209th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fisher County is 42.6 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fisher County is $64,700. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $77,600. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Fisher County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% 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 65.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.8% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 90.3%.