Glasscock County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Glasscock County, Texas has a population of 1,068, the 245th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $101,250 and the median home value is $245,200. The poverty rate is 8.9%.

Glasscock County Quick Facts

Population 1,06890% MOE ±146

Median Household Income $101,25090% MOE ±$53,302

Median Home Value $245,20090% MOE ±$58,347

Poverty Rate 8.9%90% MOE ±6.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.8%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 39.5 years90% MOE ±7.8 years

Homeownership Rate 68.5%90% MOE ±9.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.3%90% MOE ±8.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.5%

Cities/Places 1

Population 1,068 245th of 254

Median Income $101,250 29% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.9%

Unemployment 0.8%

How Glasscock 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	1,510	1,068	-29.3%
Median household income	$96,556	$101,250	No clear change (+4.9%)
Median home value¹	$282,078	$245,200	No clear change (-13.1%)
Median gross rent	$1,113	$648	No clear change (-41.8%)

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

Median Household Income

Glasscock

$101,250

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Glasscock

$245,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 13.5%

$100K+ 50.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.9%

$10K-$15K

0.4%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

8.3%

$25K-$30K

12.4%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

5.9%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

0.0%

$60K-$75K

3.0%

$75K-$100K

10.4%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

13.3%

$150K-$200K

11.1%

$200K+

16.3%

Employment

0.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.5%

Renter 31.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $648/mo 7.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

31.2%

55-74

18.8%

75+

7.8%

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 Glasscock County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Garden City	109	N/A	0.0%	$212,500

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Population Overview

Glasscock County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,068. It is the 245th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glasscock County is 39.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glasscock County is $101,250. This is 29% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $245,200. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Glasscock 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 9% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glasscock County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.2% vs 39.1%).

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Glasscock 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 Glasscock County, Texas?

Glasscock County has a population of 1,068, making it the 245th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Glasscock County?

The median household income in Glasscock County is $101,250 with a poverty rate of 8.9%.

How many cities are in Glasscock County, Texas?

Glasscock County contains 1 Census-designated place.