Glasscock County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Glasscock County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Glasscock County, Texas has a population of 1,070, the 246th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $106,806 and the median home value is $248,600. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Glasscock County Quick Facts

Population 1,070

Median Household Income $106,806

Median Home Value $248,600

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.2%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 66.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.9%

High School Graduation 87.6%

Cities/Places 1

Population 1,070 246th of 254

Median Income $106,806 40% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 1.2%

Median Household Income

Glasscock

$106,806

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Glasscock

$248,600

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 15.4%

$100K+ 51.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

11.1%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

0.0%

$60K-$75K

4.5%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

14.1%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

20.9%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

57.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.4%

Renter 33.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

15.0%

35-54

31.7%

55-74

18.0%

75+

9.6%

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	131	$138,750	0.0%	$226,500

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Population Overview

Glasscock County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,070. It is the 246th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glasscock County is 40.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glasscock County is $106,806. This is 40% higher than the state median of $76,292. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $248,600. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Glasscock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% 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 66.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.3% vs 39.9%).

Education

39.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Glasscock County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher 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 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Glasscock 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Glasscock County, Texas?

Glasscock County has a population of 1,070, making it the 246th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Glasscock County?

The median household income in Glasscock County is $106,806 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Glasscock County, Texas?

Glasscock County contains 1 Census-designated place.