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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Irion 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.