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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. 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%.