Irion County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Irion County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,432. It is the 238th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Irion County is 50.5 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Irion County is $58,125. This is 24% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $152,600. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Irion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Irion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.0% vs 39.9%).

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 89.2%.