Nolan County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nolan County is located in Texas with a total population of 14,565. It is the 141st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nolan County is 36.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nolan County is $50,160. This is 34% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $98,300. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Nolan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.1% 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 Nolan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.0%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 83.5%.