Garza County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garza County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,435. It is the 195th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garza County is 38.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garza County is $50,545. This is 34% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $79,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Garza County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garza County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 68% 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 68.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Garza County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.