Nolan County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Nolan County, Texas has a population of 14,454, the 141st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $50,747 and the median home value is $96,300. The poverty rate is 22.5%.

Nolan County Quick Facts

Population 14,454

Median Household Income $50,74790% MOE ±$3,546

Median Home Value $96,30090% MOE ±$9,521

Poverty Rate 22.5%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.0%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Median Age 39.3 years90% MOE ±1.2 years

Homeownership Rate 68.1%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.1%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.1%

Cities/Places 3

Population 14,454 141st of 254

Median Income $50,747 35% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.5%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Nolan County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,904	14,454	-3.0%
Median household income	$56,043	$50,747	-9.4%
Median home value¹	$92,918	$96,300	No clear change (+3.6%)
Median gross rent	$855	$913	No clear change (+6.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Nolan

$50,747

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nolan

$96,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.3%

$25K-$50K 23.9%

$50K-$100K 25.9%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

6.4%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

8.0%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

7.8%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.1%

Renter 31.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $913/mo 21.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.4%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

23.1%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Nolan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sweetwater	10,385	$44,892	28.1%	$80,800
Roscoe	1,425	$56,326	19.7%	$90,500
Blackwell	211	$74,219	1.9%	$82,100

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Population Overview

Nolan County is located in Texas with a total population of 14,454. It is the 141st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nolan County is 39.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nolan County is $50,747. This is 35% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $96,300. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Nolan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% 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 53.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.4%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Nolan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Nolan County, Texas?

Nolan County has a population of 14,454, making it the 141st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Nolan County?

The median household income in Nolan County is $50,747 with a poverty rate of 22.5%.

How many cities are in Nolan County, Texas?

Nolan County contains 3 Census-designated places.