Loving County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Loving County is located in Texas with a total population of 54. It is the 253rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Loving County is 68.9 years. This is 94% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. Only 0.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 46.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Loving County is $51,087. This is 33% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. 11.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 82% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Loving County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.7% vs 39.9%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (9.3% vs 5.3%).

Education

0.0% 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 100% 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 94.2%.