Ochiltree County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Ochiltree County, Texas has a population of 9,786, the 164th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $70,183 and the median home value is $134,400. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Ochiltree County Quick Facts

Population 9,786

Median Household Income $70,18390% MOE ±$9,262

Median Home Value $134,40090% MOE ±$16,264

Poverty Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.3%90% MOE ±0.4 pts

Median Age 33.3 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%90% MOE ±6.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.7%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 78.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 9,786 164th of 254

Median Income $70,183 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 0.3%

How Ochiltree 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	10,131	9,786	-3.4%
Median household income	$62,106	$70,183	No clear change (+13.0%)
Median home value¹	$126,394	$134,400	No clear change (+6.3%)
Median gross rent	$1,030	$891	No clear change (-13.5%)

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

Median Household Income

Ochiltree

$70,183

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ochiltree

$134,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 33.5%

$100K+ 31.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

4.4%

$60K-$75K

14.2%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

16.7%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

0.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

68.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $891/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.2%

18-34

22.0%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

19.1%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ochiltree County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Perryton	8,585	$69,514	12.4%	$126,500
Booker	1,311	$69,464	15.1%	$150,200
Waka	106	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Farnsworth	7	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ochiltree County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,786. It is the 164th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ochiltree County is 33.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Ochiltree County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ochiltree County is $70,183. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.3%. This is 95% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $134,400. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Ochiltree County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ochiltree County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.3%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 78.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County, Texas?

Ochiltree County has a population of 9,786, making it the 164th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Ochiltree County?

The median household income in Ochiltree County is $70,183 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Ochiltree County, Texas?

Ochiltree County contains 4 Census-designated places.